Cost of Living Comparison Between Vietnam and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 33.0% lower than in Vietnam (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 39.7% lower than in Vietnam | |
| Rent Prices in India are 61.6% lower than in Vietnam | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 12.3% lower than in Vietnam | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 33.8% lower than in Vietnam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 78.3% higher than in Vietnam | |
Restaurants | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₫50,000.00 (₹182.91) |
₫54,671.18 (₹200.00) |
+9.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₫500,000.00 (₹1,829.12) |
₫273,355.89 (₹1,000.00) |
-45.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₫119,500.00 (₹437.16) |
₫95,674.56 (₹350.00) |
-19.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₫25,000.00 (₹91.46) |
₫49,204.06 (₹180.00) |
+96.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₫40,000.00 (₹146.33) |
₫82,006.77 (₹300.00) |
+105.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₫43,459.89 (₹158.99) |
₫44,675.31 (₹163.43) |
+2.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₫13,094.62 (₹47.90) |
₫10,232.37 (₹37.43) |
-21.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₫7,979.62 (₹29.19) |
₫4,011.72 (₹14.68) |
-49.7 % |
Markets | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₫38,436.30 (₹140.61) |
₫16,872.92 (₹61.73) |
-56.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₫23,163.45 (₹84.74) |
₫11,098.70 (₹40.60) |
-52.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₫11,082.01 (₹40.54) |
₫7,664.10 (₹28.04) |
-30.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₫39,412.66 (₹144.18) |
₫23,724.77 (₹86.79) |
-39.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₫136,261.86 (₹498.48) |
₫55,463.46 (₹202.90) |
-59.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₫44,908.94 (₹164.29) |
₫34,043.51 (₹124.54) |
-24.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₫116,490.88 (₹426.15) |
₫61,658.19 (₹225.56) |
-47.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₫33,351.49 (₹122.01) |
₫23,144.90 (₹84.67) |
-30.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₫13,244.69 (₹48.45) |
₫7,780.28 (₹28.46) |
-41.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₫16,236.16 (₹59.40) |
₫11,822.35 (₹43.25) |
-27.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₫14,348.12 (₹52.49) |
₫5,772.26 (₹21.12) |
-59.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₫13,145.93 (₹48.09) |
₫4,197.90 (₹15.36) |
-68.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₫13,788.41 (₹50.44) |
₫4,711.06 (₹17.23) |
-65.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₫18,191.91 (₹66.55) |
₫11,924.65 (₹43.62) |
-34.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₫13,010.17 (₹47.59) |
₫7,884.62 (₹28.84) |
-39.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₫255,000.00 (₹932.85) |
₫191,349.12 (₹700.00) |
-25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₫21,561.13 (₹78.88) |
₫43,372.19 (₹158.67) |
+101.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₫38,796.57 (₹141.93) |
₫70,104.26 (₹256.46) |
+80.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₫36,400.00 (₹133.16) |
₫131,210.83 (₹480.00) |
+260.5 % |
Transportation | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₫8,253.50 (₹30.19) |
₫6,833.90 (₹25.00) |
-17.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₫216,195.65 (₹790.89) |
₫218,684.71 (₹800.00) |
+1.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₫20,000.00 (₹73.16) |
₫24,328.67 (₹89.00) |
+21.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₫24,140.17 (₹88.31) |
₫10,998.10 (₹40.23) |
-54.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₫60,000.00 (₹219.49) |
₫41,003.38 (₹150.00) |
-31.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₫22,626.10 (₹82.77) |
₫28,329.89 (₹103.64) |
+25.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₫798,000,000.00 (₹2,919,271.26) |
₫328,027,071.06 (₹1,200,000.00) |
-58.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₫777,905,956.52 (₹2,845,762.53) |
₫522,708,182.92 (₹1,912,189.19) |
-32.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₫1,895,543.22 (₹6,934.34) |
₫981,542.78 (₹3,590.71) |
-48.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₫150,606.06 (₹550.95) |
₫92,824.76 (₹339.57) |
-38.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₫241,048.82 (₹881.81) |
₫185,081.64 (₹677.07) |
-23.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₫538,647.67 (₹1,970.50) |
₫377,396.14 (₹1,380.60) |
-29.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₫233,834.89 (₹855.42) |
₫182,976.07 (₹669.37) |
-21.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₫100,000.00 (₹365.82) |
₫82,006.77 (₹300.00) |
-18.0 % |
Childcare | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₫10,221,956.30 (₹37,394.31) |
₫1,510,141.07 (₹5,524.45) |
-85.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₫507,391,857.92 (₹1,856,158.48) |
₫44,176,487.18 (₹161,607.96) |
-91.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₫1,104,240.15 (₹4,039.57) |
₫591,830.37 (₹2,165.05) |
-46.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₫677,455.07 (₹2,478.29) |
₫635,280.43 (₹2,324.00) |
-6.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₫2,288,033.52 (₹8,370.16) |
₫1,055,339.06 (₹3,860.68) |
-53.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₫2,050,299.18 (₹7,500.48) |
₫785,643.93 (₹2,874.07) |
-61.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₫10,766,942.33 (₹39,388.00) |
₫3,809,325.07 (₹13,935.41) |
-64.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₫7,093,079.02 (₹25,948.15) |
₫2,437,071.63 (₹8,915.38) |
-65.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₫22,076,210.90 (₹80,759.96) |
₫8,924,461.62 (₹32,647.77) |
-59.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₫14,402,776.27 (₹52,688.74) |
₫5,689,673.98 (₹20,814.16) |
-60.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₫8,529,138.44 (₹31,201.59) |
₫2,990,281.35 (₹10,939.15) |
-64.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₫4,360,685.32 (₹15,952.41) |
₫1,544,980.85 (₹5,651.90) |
-64.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vietnam Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₫10,670,194.26 (₹39,034.07) |
₫11,462,963.19 (₹41,934.21) |
+7.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.78 | 8.92 | +1.5 % |
| Last update: | 29 August 2026 | 29 August 2026 | |
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