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Cost of Living & Prices:
Vietnam vs. United States

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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Vietnam vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.69 times less for grocery shopping in Vietnam than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.31 EUR (2.71 USD) in Vietnam and 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Vietnam.

2.31 EUR
6.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1 EUR (1.18 USD) in Vietnam and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Vietnam.

1.00 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.85 EUR (10.39 USD) in Vietnam and 16.99 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Vietnam.

8.85 EUR
16.99 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.43 EUR (13.41 USD) in Vietnam and 15.34 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Vietnam.

11.43 EUR
15.34 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.12 EUR (3.66 USD) in Vietnam and 13.7 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Vietnam.

3.12 EUR
13.70 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in Vietnam and 16.19 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Vietnam.

1.11 EUR
16.19 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.76 EUR (0.9 USD) in Vietnam and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Vietnam.

0.76 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) for 12 eggs in Vietnam and 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Vietnam.

1.21 EUR
6.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Vietnam and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Vietnam.

1.25 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.30 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.62 EUR (0.73 USD) in Vietnam and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Vietnam.

0.62 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in Vietnam and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Vietnam.

0.86 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.97 EUR (11.69 USD) in Vietnam and 14.62 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Vietnam.

9.97 EUR
14.62 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Vietnam and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Vietnam.

1.25 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in Vietnam and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Vietnam.

1.04 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Vietnam and 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Vietnam.

1.07 EUR
4.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Vietnam and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Vietnam.

0.96 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in Vietnam and 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Vietnam.

0.83 EUR
7.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.65 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Vietnam and 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Vietnam.

0.99 EUR
5.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Vietnam and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Vietnam.

0.39 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Vietnam vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.11 times less for meals in restaurants in Vietnam than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in Vietnam and 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Vietnam.

1.47 EUR
4.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Vietnam and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.42 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Vietnam and 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Vietnam.

0.82 EUR
6.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Vietnam and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Vietnam.

1.14 EUR
10.23 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.92 EUR (4.6 USD) in Vietnam and 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Vietnam.

3.92 EUR
10.23 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 19.59 EUR (22.98 USD) in Vietnam and 119.31 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Vietnam.

19.59 EUR
119.31 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.63 EUR (1.92 USD) in Vietnam and 22.16 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Vietnam.

1.63 EUR
22.16 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.24 EUR (0.29 USD) in Vietnam and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Vietnam.

0.24 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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Vietnam vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.22 times less for fuel in Vietnam than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Vietnam and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Vietnam.

0.64 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Vietnam and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Vietnam.

0.70 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Vietnam vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.53 times less for transportation in Vietnam than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 8.98 EUR (10.53 USD) in Vietnam and 112.49 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Vietnam.

8.98 EUR
112.49 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.23 EUR (0.27 USD) in Vietnam and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Vietnam.

0.23 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.26 EUR (3.83 USD) in Vietnam and 35.79 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Vietnam.

3.26 EUR
35.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Vietnam and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Vietnam.

0.54 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Vietnam and 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.59 EUR
4.25 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.59 EUR (4.21 USD) in Vietnam and 17.04 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Vietnam.

3.59 EUR
17.04 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 16.65 EUR (19.54 USD) in Vietnam and 134.46 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Vietnam.

16.65 EUR
134.46 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.04 EUR (9.43 USD) in Vietnam and 55.4 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Vietnam.

8.04 EUR
55.40 EUR

Flats for rent

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Vietnam vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.64 times less for renting an apartment in Vietnam than in the United States.

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 455.15 EUR (534.06 USD) in Vietnam and 3458 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Vietnam.

455.15 EUR
3 458 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 256.93 EUR (301.47 USD) in Vietnam and 2167 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Vietnam.

256.93 EUR
2 167 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 954.58 EUR (1120.09 USD) in Vietnam and 7007 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Vietnam.

954.58 EUR
7 007 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 569.94 EUR (668.76 USD) in Vietnam and 4454 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Vietnam.

569.94 EUR
4 454 EUR

Flats for sale

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Vietnam vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.02 times less for buying an apartment in Vietnam than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3372 EUR (3956.67 USD) in Vietnam and 14791 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Vietnam.

3 372 EUR
14 791 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 1639 EUR (1922.64 USD) in Vietnam and 10377 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Vietnam.

1 639 EUR
10 377 EUR

Salary

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Vietnam vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Vietnam is 10.45 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 419.72 EUR (492.5 USD) in Vietnam and 4385 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.4% lower in Vietnam.

419.72 EUR
4 385 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

24.2 EUR
88.4 EUR

Two stars

24.5 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

38.6 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

83.1 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

168 EUR
512 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Vietnam: 20 cities, 2281 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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