Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Vietnam | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,535 ₫ (24 kr) | 131 kr | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,161 ₫ (46 kr) | 93 kr | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,576 ₫ (21 kr) | 72 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,148 ₫ (16 kr) | 15 kr | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,655 ₫ (18 kr) | 43 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,738 ₫ (13 kr) | 37 kr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (57 kr) | 56 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (34 kr) | 30 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,944 ₫ (15 kr) | 14 kr | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,628 ₫ (10 kr) | 18 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 201,723 ₫ (91 kr) | 119 kr | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32,066 ₫ (15 kr) | 24 kr | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27,897 ₫ (13 kr) | 20 kr | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Vietnam | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,944,900 ₫ (13,097 kr) | 18,181 kr | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,495,800 ₫ (6,559 kr) | 12,540 kr | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500,000 ₫ (1,584 kr) | 2,161 kr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,908,000 ₫ (5,388 kr) | 12,809 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,084,200 ₫ (3,205 kr) | 9,153 kr | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,319,480 ₫ (1,955 kr) | 1,410 kr | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (127 kr) | 295 kr | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,635,880 ₫ (3,455 kr) | 4,739 kr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (803 kr) | 1,437 kr | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (85 kr) | 113 kr | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112,404 ₫ (51 kr) | 261 kr | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Vietnam | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (466 kr) | 1,034 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (397 kr) | 431 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (997 kr) | 1,067 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (1,027 kr) | 1,444 kr | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Vietnam | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (466,391 kr) | 293,692 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,995 ₫ (10 kr) | 21 kr | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144,905 ₫ (66 kr) | 833 kr | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 6% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Vietnam | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (85 kr) | 70 kr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (63 kr) | 211 kr | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (1,357 kr) | 252 kr | + 439% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (40 kr) | 37 kr | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (40 kr) | 34 kr | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,000 ₫ (20 kr) | 37 kr | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (17 kr) | 32 kr | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (9 kr) | 19 kr | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (46 kr) | 289 kr | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Vietnam | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800,000 ₫ (362 kr) | 467 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (82 kr) | 311 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,140 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 706,314 ₫ (320 kr) | 916 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 227,376 ₫ (103 kr) | 145 kr | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50,164 ₫ (23 kr) | 45 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (12 kr) | 71 kr | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (5,674 kr) | 7,556 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.64 kr) | 1.96 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (293 kr) | 412 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,316 ₫ (14 kr) | 67 kr | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,309 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 45% cheaper than in Sweden
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