Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Vietnam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vietnam is 61.1% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vietnam is 63.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Vietnam are 70.7% lower than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vietnam are 75.8% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Vietnam are 58.6% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vietnam is 69.2% lower than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (439,978.19 ₫) |
2.84 A$ (50,000.00 ₫) |
-88.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (2,111,895.33 ₫) |
28.41 A$ (500,000.00 ₫) |
-76.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 A$ (263,986.92 ₫) |
6.76 A$ (119,000.00 ₫) |
-54.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.72 A$ (188,731.11 ₫) |
1.42 A$ (25,000.00 ₫) |
-86.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
12.00 A$ (211,189.53 ₫) |
2.27 A$ (40,000.00 ₫) |
-81.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.51 A$ (97,006.04 ₫) |
2.46 A$ (43,277.57 ₫) |
-55.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.09 A$ (71,933.66 ₫) |
0.71 A$ (12,561.62 ₫) |
-82.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.36 A$ (59,046.79 ₫) |
0.42 A$ (7,385.18 ₫) |
-87.5 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.48 A$ (43,641.48 ₫) |
2.10 A$ (36,870.51 ₫) |
-15.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.52 A$ (61,904.38 ₫) |
1.20 A$ (21,158.78 ₫) |
-65.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.43 A$ (25,219.84 ₫) |
0.63 A$ (11,154.69 ₫) |
-55.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
7.03 A$ (123,725.40 ₫) |
2.21 A$ (38,937.21 ₫) |
-68.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.34 A$ (111,598.45 ₫) |
7.87 A$ (138,461.72 ₫) |
+24.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.86 A$ (103,206.70 ₫) |
2.49 A$ (43,797.03 ₫) |
-57.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.50 A$ (167,189.90 ₫) |
6.89 A$ (121,276.44 ₫) |
-27.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.26 A$ (39,826.79 ₫) |
1.86 A$ (32,808.03 ₫) |
-17.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.94 A$ (34,087.56 ₫) |
0.73 A$ (12,764.25 ₫) |
-62.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.09 A$ (36,716.05 ₫) |
0.85 A$ (15,021.55 ₫) |
-59.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.11 A$ (54,674.59 ₫) |
0.76 A$ (13,447.28 ₫) |
-75.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.78 A$ (31,241.35 ₫) |
0.73 A$ (12,879.81 ₫) |
-58.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.50 A$ (26,471.27 ₫) |
0.79 A$ (13,968.50 ₫) |
-47.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.53 A$ (62,070.96 ₫) |
1.06 A$ (18,717.03 ₫) |
-69.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.42 A$ (42,573.48 ₫) |
0.72 A$ (12,732.69 ₫) |
-70.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (351,982.56 ₫) |
15.48 A$ (272,500.00 ₫) |
-22.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.86 A$ (120,811.50 ₫) |
1.24 A$ (21,831.85 ₫) |
-81.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.42 A$ (130,500.77 ₫) |
2.27 A$ (39,910.61 ₫) |
-69.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (879,956.39 ₫) |
1.99 A$ (35,000.00 ₫) |
-96.0 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.50 A$ (79,196.07 ₫) |
0.45 A$ (8,000.00 ₫) |
-89.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
132.80 A$ (2,337,164.17 ₫) |
11.36 A$ (200,000.00 ₫) |
-91.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.10 A$ (89,755.55 ₫) |
1.14 A$ (20,000.00 ₫) |
-77.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (70,807.65 ₫) |
1.51 A$ (26,554.18 ₫) |
-62.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
58.00 A$ (1,020,749.41 ₫) |
3.41 A$ (60,000.00 ₫) |
-94.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.82 A$ (31,980.30 ₫) |
1.27 A$ (22,370.39 ₫) |
-30.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
43,000.00 A$ (756,762,493.88 ₫) |
45,343.16 A$ (798,000,000.00 ₫) |
+5.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
38,356.51 A$ (675,041,076.17 ₫) |
44,991.75 A$ (791,815,607.14 ₫) |
+17.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
275.89 A$ (4,855,366.92 ₫) |
106.32 A$ (1,871,174.96 ₫) |
-61.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.49 A$ (730,225.30 ₫) |
8.64 A$ (152,079.08 ₫) |
-79.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
82.23 A$ (1,447,118.85 ₫) |
13.31 A$ (234,271.24 ₫) |
-83.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
75.52 A$ (1,329,029.17 ₫) |
32.09 A$ (564,823.22 ₫) |
-57.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.81 A$ (471,879.40 ₫) |
13.01 A$ (228,880.14 ₫) |
-51.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 A$ (351,982.56 ₫) |
5.68 A$ (100,000.00 ₫) |
-71.6 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,963.76 A$ (52,159,615.82 ₫) |
468.82 A$ (8,250,834.50 ₫) |
-84.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
25,374.71 A$ (446,572,811.96 ₫) |
23,963.18 A$ (421,731,073.73 ₫) |
-5.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
110.29 A$ (1,941,029.58 ₫) |
55.07 A$ (969,153.00 ₫) |
-50.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
78.85 A$ (1,387,715.02 ₫) |
35.06 A$ (616,996.39 ₫) |
-55.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
158.18 A$ (2,783,847.85 ₫) |
134.19 A$ (2,361,669.45 ₫) |
-15.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
175.00 A$ (3,079,893.98 ₫) |
115.48 A$ (2,032,409.99 ₫) |
-34.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,181.76 A$ (38,397,021.29 ₫) |
583.29 A$ (10,265,411.82 ₫) |
-73.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,718.28 A$ (30,240,264.51 ₫) |
386.85 A$ (6,808,138.92 ₫) |
-77.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,640.30 A$ (64,066,156.51 ₫) |
1,220.61 A$ (21,481,603.06 ₫) |
-66.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,735.72 A$ (48,146,373.80 ₫) |
815.75 A$ (14,356,448.21 ₫) |
-70.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,003.90 A$ (17,667,689.69 ₫) |
472.26 A$ (8,311,428.32 ₫) |
-53.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
731.94 A$ (12,881,475.01 ₫) |
240.35 A$ (4,229,985.63 ₫) |
-67.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,611.78 A$ (98,762,379.40 ₫) |
624.36 A$ (10,988,140.16 ₫) |
-88.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.00 | 8.69 | +44.8 % |
| Last update: | 15 January 2026 | 13 January 2026 | |
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