Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (20 lei) | 45 lei | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (16 lei) | 25 lei | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (5.83 lei) | 7 lei | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (7 lei) | 14 lei | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (2.90 lei) | 8 lei | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (34 lei) | 18 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (18 lei) | 4.74 lei | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (8 lei) | 3.50 lei | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (2.84 lei) | 3.84 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (93 lei) | 33 lei | + 182% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (5.26 lei) | 7 lei | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (3.78 lei) | 3.93 lei | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 32% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (6,114 lei) | 3,450 lei | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (2,321 lei) | 2,340 lei | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (1,379 lei) | 473 lei | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (2,212 lei) | 2,014 lei | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (1,447 lei) | 1,491 lei | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (344 lei) | 322 lei | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (53 lei) | 38 lei | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (619 lei) | 1,476 lei | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (343 lei) | 432 lei | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (36 lei) | 44 lei | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (27 lei) | 55 lei | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 6% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 317 lei | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (193 lei) | 181 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (431 lei) | 333 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 417 lei | - | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 26% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (161,457 lei) | 99,948 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (4.83 lei) | 8 lei | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (128 lei) | 83 lei | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (36 lei) | 28 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (27 lei) | 29 lei | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (579 lei) | 212 lei | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (31 lei) | 23 lei | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (17 lei) | 16 lei | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (6 lei) | 8 lei | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (6 lei) | 14 lei | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (20 lei) | 49 lei | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (73 lei) | 126 lei | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (41 lei) | 65 lei | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (71 lei) | 136 lei | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (154 lei) | 193 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (29 lei) | 27 lei | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (2,421 lei) | 3,334 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (0.35 lei) | 0.38 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (108 lei) | 191 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (7 lei) | 23 lei | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 12% more expensive than in Romania
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