Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (£1.83) | £14 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99,365 ₫ (£3.46) | £6 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,193 ₫ (£1.54) | £3.20 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,414 ₫ (£1.27) | £0.99 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,896 ₫ (£1.42) | £3.12 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,220 ₫ (£1.05) | £2.00 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (£4.38) | £3.77 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79,338 ₫ (£2.76) | £1.95 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,925 ₫ (£1.18) | £0.91 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (£0.75) | £1.68 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37,663 ₫ (£1.31) | £2.11 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (£1.02) | £1.00 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,017,800 ₫ (£1,044) | £1,877 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (£520) | £1,336 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (£249) | £194 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (£418) | £1,047 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (£250) | £851 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (£62) | £120 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (£10) | £27 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (£112) | £292 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (£62) | £82 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (£6) | £6 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (£4.86) | £14 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (£36) | £62 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,198,030 ₫ (£76) | £69 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,346,150 ₫ (£82) | £71 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (£35,864) | £24,823 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,913 ₫ (£0.94) | £1.65 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143,358 ₫ (£4.99) | £88 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (£7) | £4.06 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (£4.86) | £10 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (£104) | £86 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (£5.57) | £2.95 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (£3.04) | £1.68 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (£2.78) | £3.69 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (£1.09) | £2.21 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (£1.11) | £1.58 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (£3.57) | £14 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Vietnam | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (£13) | £36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,353 ₫ (£6) | £20 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (£13) | £123 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (£22) | £60 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (£5.28) | £9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (£1.72) | £3.21 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (£0.85) | £4.80 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (£436) | £432 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (£23) | £34 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ (£1.04) | £13 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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