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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Vietnam

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Table of contents

Grocery

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.14 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Vietnam.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.62 EUR (3.05 USD) in Colombia and 2.31 EUR (2.69 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Vietnam.

2.62 EUR
2.31 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.11 USD) in Colombia and 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 5% lower in Colombia.

0.96 EUR
1.01 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.44 EUR (7.5 USD) in Colombia and 8.88 EUR (10.34 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Colombia.

6.44 EUR
8.88 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.49 EUR (9.89 USD) in Colombia and 11.46 EUR (13.35 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Colombia.

8.49 EUR
11.46 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.6 EUR (5.35 USD) in Colombia and 3.13 EUR (3.64 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 32% lower in Vietnam.

4.60 EUR
3.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.41 EUR (2.81 USD) in Colombia and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Vietnam.

2.41 EUR
1.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.98 EUR (1.15 USD) in Colombia and 0.77 EUR (0.89 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Vietnam.

0.98 EUR
0.77 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Vietnam.

1.76 EUR
1.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Colombia and 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Vietnam.

1.65 EUR
1.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.25 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in Colombia and 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.69 EUR
0.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Colombia and 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 31% lower in Vietnam.

1.26 EUR
0.87 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.27 EUR (4.98 USD) in Colombia and 10 EUR (11.64 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Colombia.

4.27 EUR
10.00 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Colombia.

1.04 EUR
1.25 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 1% lower in Vietnam.

1.05 EUR
1.04 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in Colombia and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Vietnam.

1.17 EUR
1.08 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Vietnam.

1.06 EUR
0.96 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Colombia and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Vietnam.

1.01 EUR
0.83 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.53 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.12 EUR (1.31 USD) in Colombia and 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Vietnam.

1.12 EUR
0.99 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Vietnam.

0.72 EUR
0.40 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.56 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Vietnam.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in Colombia and 1.48 EUR (1.72 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Vietnam.

1.61 EUR
1.48 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Colombia and 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Vietnam.

0.87 EUR
0.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Colombia and 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Vietnam.

1.01 EUR
0.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in Colombia and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Vietnam.

1.91 EUR
1.15 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.79 EUR (7.91 USD) in Colombia and 3.93 EUR (4.58 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Vietnam.

6.79 EUR
3.93 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.66 EUR (33.38 USD) in Colombia and 19.65 EUR (22.88 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in Vietnam.

28.66 EUR
19.65 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.25 EUR (4.94 USD) in Colombia and 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Vietnam.

4.25 EUR
1.64 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Vietnam.

0.59 EUR
0.24 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Vietnam.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.64 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Vietnam.

0.89 EUR
0.71 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.29 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Vietnam.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 36.19 EUR (42.15 USD) in Colombia and 9 EUR (10.49 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Vietnam.

36.19 EUR
9.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Colombia and 0.23 EUR (0.27 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Vietnam.

0.67 EUR
0.23 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.31 EUR (6.18 USD) in Colombia and 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Vietnam.

5.31 EUR
3.27 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Colombia and 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 63% lower in Vietnam.

1.46 EUR
0.54 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Colombia and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Vietnam.

1.27 EUR
0.59 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.25 EUR (4.94 USD) in Colombia and 3.6 EUR (4.19 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Vietnam.

4.25 EUR
3.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.18 EUR (24.66 USD) in Colombia and 16.7 EUR (19.45 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Vietnam.

21.18 EUR
16.70 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.82 EUR (11.43 USD) in Colombia and 8.06 EUR (9.39 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Vietnam.

9.82 EUR
8.06 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.17 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Vietnam.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 382.64 EUR (445.66 USD) in Colombia and 456.49 EUR (531.67 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Colombia.

382.64 EUR
456.49 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 280.42 EUR (326.6 USD) in Colombia and 257.68 EUR (300.12 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Vietnam.

280.42 EUR
257.68 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 712.96 EUR (830.38 USD) in Colombia and 957.4 EUR (1115.07 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Colombia.

712.96 EUR
957.40 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 543.15 EUR (632.6 USD) in Colombia and 571.62 EUR (665.76 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 5% lower in Colombia.

543.15 EUR
571.62 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.86 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Vietnam.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1575 EUR (1833.81 USD) in Colombia and 3382 EUR (3938.92 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Colombia.

1 575 EUR
3 382 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1123 EUR (1308.1 USD) in Colombia and 1643 EUR (1914.01 USD) in Vietnam. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Colombia.

1 123 EUR
1 643 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.27 times lower than in Vietnam.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 332.71 EUR (387.5 USD) in Colombia and 420.96 EUR (490.29 USD) in Vietnam. The average salary is 21% lower in Colombia.

332.71 EUR
420.96 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Vietnam - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.4 EUR
24.4 EUR

Two stars

52.8 EUR
24.7 EUR

Three stars

86.5 EUR
38.9 EUR

Four stars

149 EUR
83.7 EUR

Five stars

474 EUR
169 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Vietnam: 20 cities, 2281 hotels

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