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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 2.92 times less for grocery shopping in Vietnam than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.72 EUR (3.09 USD) in Vietnam and 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Vietnam.

2.72 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.85 EUR (0.96 USD) in Vietnam and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Vietnam.

0.85 EUR
2.11 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.61 EUR (10.91 USD) in Vietnam and 18.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Vietnam.

9.61 EUR
18.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.78 EUR (7.69 USD) in Vietnam and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Vietnam.

6.78 EUR
15.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.95 EUR (3.35 USD) in Vietnam and 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Vietnam.

2.95 EUR
15.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.02 EUR (1.15 USD) in Vietnam and 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Vietnam.

1.02 EUR
14.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in Vietnam and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.76 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) for 12 eggs in Vietnam and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Vietnam.

1.28 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.23 EUR (1.39 USD) in Vietnam and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Vietnam.

1.23 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.02 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Vietnam and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Vietnam.

0.91 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Vietnam and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Vietnam.

0.99 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.64 EUR (9.8 USD) in Vietnam and 14.72 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Vietnam.

8.64 EUR
14.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 EUR (1.39 USD) in Vietnam and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

1.23 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in Vietnam and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Vietnam.

1.20 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Vietnam and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Vietnam.

1.17 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Vietnam and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Vietnam.

1.12 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.75 EUR (0.85 USD) in Vietnam and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Vietnam.

0.75 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.05 EUR (1.19 USD) in Vietnam and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Vietnam.

1.05 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.43 EUR (0.49 USD) in Vietnam and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Vietnam.

0.43 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Vietnam vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.8 times less for meals in restaurants in Vietnam than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Vietnam and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Vietnam.

1.67 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Vietnam and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Vietnam.

0.46 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.85 EUR (0.96 USD) in Vietnam and 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Vietnam.

0.85 EUR
7.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Vietnam and 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Vietnam.

1.69 EUR
8.81 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.39 EUR (3.85 USD) in Vietnam and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Vietnam.

3.39 EUR
10.57 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 20.33 EUR (23.08 USD) in Vietnam and 88.11 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Vietnam.

20.33 EUR
88.11 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Vietnam and 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Vietnam.

1.69 EUR
22.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.25 EUR (0.28 USD) in Vietnam and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.25 EUR
1.94 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 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Vietnam and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Vietnam.

0.62 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.72 EUR (0.81 USD) in Vietnam and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.72 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Vietnam vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.75 times less for transportation in Vietnam than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 4.57 EUR (5.19 USD) in Vietnam and 113.66 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96% lower in Vietnam.

4.57 EUR
113.66 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.24 EUR (0.27 USD) in Vietnam and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.24 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Vietnam and 26.43 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Vietnam.

1.69 EUR
26.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Vietnam and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Vietnam.

0.53 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Vietnam and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Vietnam.

0.47 EUR
3.96 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 3.05 EUR (3.46 USD) in Vietnam and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Vietnam.

3.05 EUR
15.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.9 EUR (24.86 USD) in Vietnam and 86.57 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Vietnam.

21.90 EUR
86.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.46 EUR (10.74 USD) in Vietnam and 33.48 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Vietnam.

9.46 EUR
33.48 EUR

Flats for rent

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Vietnam vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.15 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 403.24 EUR (457.67 USD) in Vietnam and 3348 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Vietnam.

403.24 EUR
3 348 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 242.9 EUR (275.69 USD) in Vietnam and 2097 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Vietnam.

242.90 EUR
2 097 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 987.26 EUR (1120.53 USD) in Vietnam and 6250 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Vietnam.

987.26 EUR
6 250 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 509.74 EUR (578.55 USD) in Vietnam and 3619 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Vietnam.

509.74 EUR
3 619 EUR

Flats for sale

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Vietnam vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.94 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 3671 EUR (4166.1 USD) in Vietnam and 12580 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Vietnam.

3 671 EUR
12 580 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 1593 EUR (1808.03 USD) in Vietnam and 8172 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Vietnam.

1 593 EUR
8 172 EUR

Salary

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Vietnam vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Vietnam is 13.75 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 384.22 EUR (436.09 USD) in Vietnam and 5284 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.7% lower in Vietnam.

384.22 EUR
5 284 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

25.1 EUR
91.4 EUR

Two stars

25.3 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

39.9 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

85.9 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

174 EUR
530 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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