Cost of Living in Vietnam
Summary of cost of living in Vietnam:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 25,980,923.5Rp (41,505,196.3₫), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 7,444,252.8Rp (11,892,386.1₫), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Vietnam is, on average, 59.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Vietnam is, on average, 77.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 31,298.40 Rp | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 344,282.38 Rp | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 75,116.16 Rp | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 15,649.20 Rp | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 25,038.72 Rp | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 27,516.58 Rp | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 7,848.19 Rp | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 4,610.14 Rp | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 87,049.61 Rp | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13,698.82 Rp | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 6,879.27 Rp | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 24,219.64 Rp | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 87,753.18 Rp | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 27,315.44 Rp | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 73,822.61 Rp | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 20,692.17 Rp | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 7,746.17 Rp | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10,049.95 Rp | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 8,049.80 Rp | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8,411.56 Rp | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8,490.79 Rp | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 11,499.68 Rp | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 8,106.55 Rp | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 159,477.25 Rp | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 13,152.40 Rp | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 23,712.10 Rp | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 21,908.88 Rp | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5,007.74 Rp | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 125,193.59 Rp | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 11,893.39 Rp | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 16,118.37 Rp | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 51,656.92 Rp | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 54,823.91 Rp | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 582,150,212.42 Rp | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 535,732,279.85 Rp | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,148,210.42 Rp | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 90,134.02 Rp | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 145,752.69 Rp | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 345,796.92 Rp | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 137,048.51 Rp | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 62,596.80 Rp | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 3,878,141.62 Rp | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 202,634,292.77 Rp | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 595,250.82 Rp | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 399,684.29 Rp | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,457,598.30 Rp | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,312,853.31 Rp | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,888,178.99 Rp | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,012,512.13 Rp | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 12,638,163.88 Rp | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 8,368,675.28 Rp | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,435,639.02 Rp | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,455,397.80 Rp | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,038,227.16 Rp | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.41 |
Prices in Vietnam
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