Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 19% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Vietnam | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (10,517 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (8,356 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (6,066 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (3,013 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (3,545 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (1,496 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (17,331 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (9,407 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 370% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (3,968 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (1,468 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (47,818 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (2,715 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (1,952 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 59% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Vietnam | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (3,156,649 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (1,198,412 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (712,257 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (1,142,320 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (747,122 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (177,614 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (27,245 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (319,671 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (176,995 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (18,445 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (13,920 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 102% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Vietnam | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 24,996 Shilling | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (99,701 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 430% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (222,558 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 380% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,676 Shilling | - | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 153% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Vietnam | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (83,366,201 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1984% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (2,495 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (65,996 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 77% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Vietnam | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (18,728 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (13,928 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (299,104 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 498% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (15,952 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (8,724 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (7,976 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (3,135 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (3,175 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (10,216 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 61% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Vietnam | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (37,738 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (21,093 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (36,514 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (79,420 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (15,137 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (5,243 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (3,831 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (1,250,287 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 525% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (181 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (55,901 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (3,380 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 202 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 83% more expensive than in Tanzania
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