Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Vietnam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Vietnam is 49.4% higher than in India (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Vietnam is 65.9% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Vietnam are 160.5% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Vietnam are 14.0% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Vietnam are 51.0% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Vietnam is 43.9% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₹200.00 (₫54,671.18) |
₹182.91 (₫50,000.00) |
-8.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₹1,000.00 (₫273,355.89) |
₹1,829.12 (₫500,000.00) |
+82.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₹350.00 (₫95,674.56) |
₹437.16 (₫119,500.00) |
+24.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₹180.00 (₫49,204.06) |
₹91.46 (₫25,000.00) |
-49.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹300.00 (₫82,006.77) |
₹146.33 (₫40,000.00) |
-51.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₹163.43 (₫44,675.31) |
₹158.99 (₫43,459.89) |
-2.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹37.43 (₫10,232.37) |
₹47.90 (₫13,094.62) |
+28.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₹14.68 (₫4,011.72) |
₹29.19 (₫7,979.62) |
+98.9 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₹61.73 (₫16,872.92) |
₹140.61 (₫38,436.30) |
+127.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₹40.60 (₫11,098.70) |
₹84.74 (₫23,163.45) |
+108.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₹28.04 (₫7,664.10) |
₹40.54 (₫11,082.01) |
+44.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₹86.79 (₫23,724.77) |
₹144.18 (₫39,412.66) |
+66.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₹202.90 (₫55,463.46) |
₹498.48 (₫136,261.86) |
+145.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₹124.54 (₫34,043.51) |
₹164.29 (₫44,908.94) |
+31.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₹225.56 (₫61,658.19) |
₹426.15 (₫116,490.88) |
+88.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₹84.67 (₫23,144.90) |
₹122.01 (₫33,351.49) |
+44.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₹28.46 (₫7,780.28) |
₹48.45 (₫13,244.69) |
+70.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₹43.25 (₫11,822.35) |
₹59.40 (₫16,236.16) |
+37.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₹21.12 (₫5,772.26) |
₹52.49 (₫14,348.12) |
+148.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₹15.36 (₫4,197.90) |
₹48.09 (₫13,145.93) |
+213.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₹17.23 (₫4,711.06) |
₹50.44 (₫13,788.41) |
+192.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₹43.62 (₫11,924.65) |
₹66.55 (₫18,191.91) |
+52.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₹28.84 (₫7,884.62) |
₹47.59 (₫13,010.17) |
+65.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₹700.00 (₫191,349.12) |
₹932.85 (₫255,000.00) |
+33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₹158.67 (₫43,372.19) |
₹78.88 (₫21,561.13) |
-50.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹256.46 (₫70,104.26) |
₹141.93 (₫38,796.57) |
-44.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₹480.00 (₫131,210.83) |
₹133.16 (₫36,400.00) |
-72.3 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₹25.00 (₫6,833.90) |
₹30.19 (₫8,253.50) |
+20.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₹800.00 (₫218,684.71) |
₹790.89 (₫216,195.65) |
-1.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₹89.00 (₫24,328.67) |
₹73.16 (₫20,000.00) |
-17.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₹40.23 (₫10,998.10) |
₹88.31 (₫24,140.17) |
+119.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₹150.00 (₫41,003.38) |
₹219.49 (₫60,000.00) |
+46.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₹103.64 (₫28,329.89) |
₹82.77 (₫22,626.10) |
-20.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₹1,200,000.00 (₫328,027,071.06) |
₹2,919,271.26 (₫798,000,000.00) |
+143.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₹1,912,189.19 (₫522,708,182.92) |
₹2,845,762.53 (₫777,905,956.52) |
+48.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₹3,590.71 (₫981,542.78) |
₹6,934.34 (₫1,895,543.22) |
+93.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₹339.57 (₫92,824.76) |
₹550.95 (₫150,606.06) |
+62.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₹677.07 (₫185,081.64) |
₹881.81 (₫241,048.82) |
+30.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₹1,380.60 (₫377,396.14) |
₹1,970.50 (₫538,647.67) |
+42.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₹669.37 (₫182,976.07) |
₹855.42 (₫233,834.89) |
+27.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₹300.00 (₫82,006.77) |
₹365.82 (₫100,000.00) |
+21.9 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₹5,524.45 (₫1,510,141.07) |
₹37,394.31 (₫10,221,956.30) |
+576.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₹161,607.96 (₫44,176,487.18) |
₹1,856,158.48 (₫507,391,857.92) |
+1,048.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₹2,165.05 (₫591,830.37) |
₹4,039.57 (₫1,104,240.15) |
+86.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₹2,324.00 (₫635,280.43) |
₹2,478.29 (₫677,455.07) |
+6.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₹3,860.68 (₫1,055,339.06) |
₹8,370.16 (₫2,288,033.52) |
+116.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₹2,874.07 (₫785,643.93) |
₹7,500.48 (₫2,050,299.18) |
+161.0 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₹13,935.41 (₫3,809,325.07) |
₹39,388.00 (₫10,766,942.33) |
+182.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₹8,915.38 (₫2,437,071.63) |
₹25,948.15 (₫7,093,079.02) |
+191.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₹32,647.77 (₫8,924,461.62) |
₹80,759.96 (₫22,076,210.90) |
+147.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₹20,814.16 (₫5,689,673.98) |
₹52,688.74 (₫14,402,776.27) |
+153.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₹10,939.15 (₫2,990,281.35) |
₹31,201.59 (₫8,529,138.44) |
+185.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₹5,651.90 (₫1,544,980.85) |
₹15,952.41 (₫4,360,685.32) |
+182.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Vietnam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₹41,934.21 (₫11,462,963.19) |
₹39,034.07 (₫10,670,194.26) |
-6.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.92 | 8.78 | -1.5 % |
| Last update: | 29 August 2026 | 29 August 2026 | |
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