Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59,429 ₫ ($2.59) | $15 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,253 ₫ ($4.11) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,971 ₫ ($1.70) | $4.28 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,771 ₫ ($1.43) | $0.88 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,861 ₫ ($1.69) | $2.90 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,734 ₫ ($0.99) | $4.15 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 126,213 ₫ ($5.50) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,923 ₫ ($2.48) | $3.46 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,123 ₫ ($1.31) | $1.76 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,851 ₫ ($0.87) | $3.07 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,147 ₫ ($13) | $14 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,764 ₫ ($0.99) | $1.99 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,902 ₫ ($0.87) | $2.20 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,139,400 ₫ ($965) | $2,192 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,642,300 ₫ ($682) | $1,568 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ ($85) | $179 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,255,200 ₫ ($534) | $1,533 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,263,760 ₫ ($360) | $1,130 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ ($58) | $113 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250,013 ₫ ($11) | $52 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ ($361) | $270 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ ($81) | $126 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,326 ₫ ($3.20) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 928,630 ₫ ($40) | $47 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 591,871 ₫ ($26) | $42 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,182,650 ₫ ($95) | $87 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,119,020 ₫ ($92) | $107 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 988,371,000 ₫ ($43,074) | $23,619 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,041 ₫ ($0.79) | $0.68 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183,576 ₫ ($8) | $73 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 258,765 ₫ ($11) | $7 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ ($3.63) | $17 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,042,460 ₫ ($45) | $113 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ ($2.18) | $3.40 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71,617 ₫ ($3.12) | $4.88 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,015 ₫ ($1.22) | $3.63 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ ($1.10) | $1.82 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ ($10) | $22 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ ($17) | $47 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187,111 ₫ ($8) | $26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ ($99) | $203 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628,619 ₫ ($27) | $78 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ ($3.72) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41,753 ₫ ($1.82) | $4.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21,500 ₫ ($0.94) | $5.62 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ ($304) | $422 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,367 ₫ ($0.10) | $0.23 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 573,789 ₫ ($25) | $50 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ ($1.95) | $8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in United States
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