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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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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Grocery

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United States vs. Vietnam - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.84 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Vietnam.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 3.18 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Vietnam.

5.84 USD
3.18 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 0.99 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Vietnam.

2.39 USD
0.99 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 11.22 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Vietnam.

20.99 USD
11.22 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 7.91 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Vietnam.

18.00 USD
7.91 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 3.44 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Vietnam.

17.42 USD
3.44 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 1.19 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Vietnam.

16.00 USD
1.19 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 0.88 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Vietnam.

3.21 USD
0.88 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.5 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Vietnam.

4.74 USD
1.50 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 1.43 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Vietnam.

3.93 USD
1.43 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.06 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Vietnam.

2.84 USD
1.06 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 1.16 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Vietnam.

4.27 USD
1.16 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 10.08 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Vietnam.

16.71 USD
10.08 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.43 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
1.43 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 1.4 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Vietnam.

3.90 USD
1.40 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 1.37 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Vietnam.

5.33 USD
1.37 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 1.31 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Vietnam.

4.26 USD
1.31 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 0.88 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Vietnam.

8.22 USD
0.88 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 1.23 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Vietnam.

6.25 USD
1.23 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.51 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Vietnam.

2.50 USD
0.51 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Vietnam - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.67 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Vietnam.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 1.95 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Vietnam.

5.22 USD
1.95 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 0.53 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Vietnam.

2.80 USD
0.53 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 0.99 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Vietnam.

8.00 USD
0.99 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 1.98 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Vietnam.

10.00 USD
1.98 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 3.96 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 67% lower in Vietnam.

12.00 USD
3.96 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 23.73 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Vietnam.

100.00 USD
23.73 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 1.98 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Vietnam.

25.00 USD
1.98 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.29 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Vietnam.

2.20 USD
0.29 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Vietnam - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.23 times more for fuel in the United States than in Vietnam.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 0.71 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Vietnam.

0.95 USD
0.71 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 0.81 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 12% lower in Vietnam.

0.92 USD
0.81 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Vietnam - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.21 times more for transportation in the United States than in Vietnam.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 5.34 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Vietnam.

129.00 USD
5.34 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 0.28 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Vietnam.

2.75 USD
0.28 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 1.98 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Vietnam.

30.00 USD
1.98 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 0.61 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Vietnam.

1.86 USD
0.61 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 0.54 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 88% lower in Vietnam.

4.50 USD
0.54 USD

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Vietnam - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 3.56 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Vietnam.

18.00 USD
3.56 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 25.56 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 74% lower in Vietnam.

98.26 USD
25.56 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 11.04 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Vietnam.

38.00 USD
11.04 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Vietnam - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.95 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3800 USD in the United States and 470.7 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Vietnam.

3 800 USD
470.70 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 283.54 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Vietnam.

2 380 USD
283.54 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 1152 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Vietnam.

7 094 USD
1 152 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 595.03 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Vietnam.

4 107 USD
595.03 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Vietnam - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.83 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14278 USD in the United States and 4285 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 70% lower in Vietnam.

14 278 USD
4 285 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 1860 USD in Vietnam. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Vietnam.

9 275 USD
1 860 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Vietnam - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 13.37 times higher than in Vietnam.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 448.5 USD in Vietnam. The average salary is 92.5% lower in Vietnam.

5 997 USD
448.50 USD

Hotels

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

One star

80.3 USD
20.3 USD

Two stars

131 USD
26.7 USD

Three stars

200 USD
41.8 USD

Four stars

310 USD
72.4 USD

Five stars

747 USD
130 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Oct 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 12 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3536 hotels • Vietnam: 20 cities, 2525 hotels

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