Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,177 ₫ ($3.41) | $15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,907 ₫ ($3.70) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,125 ₫ ($2.37) | $4.31 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,476 ₫ ($1.48) | $0.88 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,420 ₫ ($1.65) | $2.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36,592 ₫ ($1.57) | $4.05 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 159,060 ₫ ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86,093 ₫ ($3.70) | $3.37 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,804 ₫ ($1.33) | $1.74 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,999 ₫ ($0.82) | $3.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 287,051 ₫ ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28,278 ₫ ($1.22) | $1.93 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,218 ₫ ($0.83) | $2.05 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,930,900 ₫ ($986) | $2,227 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,972,600 ₫ ($472) | $1,601 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,991,970 ₫ ($86) | $177 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,810,500 ₫ ($508) | $1,603 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,628,480 ₫ ($328) | $1,139 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,036,600 ₫ ($45) | $113 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 231,219 ₫ ($10) | $47 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,916,070 ₫ ($427) | $298 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,932,910 ₫ ($83) | $121 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129,253 ₫ ($5.56) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68,429 ₫ ($2.94) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,147,470 ₫ ($49) | $49 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 647,564 ₫ ($28) | $44 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,304,240 ₫ ($142) | $87 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,702,550 ₫ ($73) | $112 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,761,000 ₫ ($38,707) | $22,967 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,928 ₫ ($0.90) | $0.77 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225,882 ₫ ($10) | $80 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65,385 ₫ ($2.81) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,014 ₫ ($5.25) | $20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 932,247 ₫ ($40) | $110 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,651 ₫ ($1.62) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59,935 ₫ ($2.58) | $3.50 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99,412 ₫ ($4.28) | $5.04 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19,137 ₫ ($0.82) | $3.62 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,079 ₫ ($0.91) | $1.83 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 205,329 ₫ ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467,992 ₫ ($20) | $45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178,062 ₫ ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600,000 ₫ ($26) | $224 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 740,452 ₫ ($32) | $75 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144,849 ₫ ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58,033 ₫ ($2.50) | $4.79 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65,122 ₫ ($2.80) | $5.78 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,650,000 ₫ ($415) | $399 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,755 ₫ ($0.08) | $0.21 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 892,953 ₫ ($38) | $53 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,527 ₫ ($1.06) | $8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in United States
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