Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141,483 ₫ (£4.42) | £15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 106,271 ₫ (£3.32) | £8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,140 ₫ (£1.47) | £3.87 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38,496 ₫ (£1.20) | £1.15 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45,192 ₫ (£1.41) | £3.62 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,081 ₫ (£0.91) | £2.68 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300,000 ₫ (£9) | £4.97 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,834 ₫ (£2.52) | £2.07 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,878 ₫ (£0.71) | £0.95 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,221 ₫ (£0.44) | £2.09 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 370,796 ₫ (£12) | £9 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,854 ₫ (£0.71) | £2.26 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18,199 ₫ (£0.57) | £1.09 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,910,700 ₫ (£684) | £2,472 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,050,700 ₫ (£439) | £2,016 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,265,110 ₫ (£71) | £196 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,413,300 ₫ (£481) | £1,581 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,599,390 ₫ (£269) | £1,137 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,993,520 ₫ (£62) | £157 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150,000 ₫ (£4.68) | £28 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,991,230 ₫ (£187) | £308 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (£62) | £85 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100,000 ₫ (£3.12) | £9 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 129,682 ₫ (£4.05) | £16 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,254,820 ₫ (£39) | £73 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700,457 ₫ (£22) | £34 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,910 ₫ (£72) | £84 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,411,460 ₫ (£75) | £90 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 77% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 688,677,000 ₫ (£21,507) | £29,140 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,768 ₫ (£0.71) | £1.47 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227,099 ₫ (£7) | £104 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £4.83 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 368,916 ₫ (£12) | £60 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61,982 ₫ (£1.94) | £4.25 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64,330 ₫ (£2.01) | £1.94 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,170 ₫ (£2.50) | £4.31 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,163 ₫ (£0.88) | £2.25 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32,668 ₫ (£1.02) | £1.83 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 379,696 ₫ (£12) | £15 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370,093 ₫ (£12) | £37 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 218,316 ₫ (£7) | £22 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ (£62) | £122 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 652,301 ₫ (£20) | £69 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244,507 ₫ (£8) | £11 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65,393 ₫ (£2.04) | £3.62 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52,767 ₫ (£1.65) | £5.51 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (£392) | £500 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 586,665 ₫ (£18) | £41 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,635 ₫ (£1.05) | £14 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,283 prices entered by 625 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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