Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in California is 10.47 times more expensive as compared to Vietnam.
In this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between California and Vietnam covering various aspects. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which entity is more expensive to live in between California and Vietnam.
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 Indicators  | California  | Vietnam  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,500 USD | 13,000,000 VND (533 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500 USD | 22,000,000 VND (902 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 4,500 USD | 30,000,000 VND (1,230 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,800 USD | 8,000,000 VND (328 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,600 USD | 13,000,000 VND (533 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,500 USD | 20,000,000 VND (820 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6.3 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.75 % | 0.03 to 0.15 % |
The average housing cost in California is 4.23 times more expensive than Vietnam.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 7,000 USD | 25,000,000 VND (1,025 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 250 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 100 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 150 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 75 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 606.52% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in California costs 6.83 times more compared to Vietnam.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 90 USD | 350,000 VND (14.35 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 80 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 40 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 120 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 747.24% more in California compared to Vietnam.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 4.50 USD | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1.80 USD | 25,000 VND (1.02 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 2 USD | 10,000 VND (0.41 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 3.50 USD | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 5 USD | 40,000 VND (1.64 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 14 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 12 USD | 80,000 VND (3.28 USD) |
In California, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.65 times more expensive than the cost in Vietnam.
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 247.97% more for Groceries.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 6 USD | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 2.50 USD | 25,000 VND (1.02 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 5 USD | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 5 USD | 25,000 VND (1.02 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 4 USD | 20,000 VND (0.82 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 5 USD | 40,000 VND (1.64 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 3.50 USD | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 5 USD | 35,000 VND (1.44 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 3.44 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 25 USD | 80,000 VND (3.28 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 90 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 12 USD | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 6 USD | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 3.50 USD | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 20 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 30 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 10 USD | 40,000 VND (1.64 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 526.49% more in California compared to Vietnam.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 20 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 10 USD | 70,000 VND (2.87 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 4 USD | 20,000 VND (0.82 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 5 USD | 35,000 VND (1.44 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 15 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 30 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 2.83 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 100 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 4 USD | 10,000 VND (0.41 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 100 USD | Yet to Update |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 350 USD | 2,000,000 VND (82 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5 USD | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 3 USD | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 70 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5 USD | 20,000 VND (0.82 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 3 USD | 10,000 VND (0.41 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 5.56 times more for transportation.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 40,000 USD | 500,000,000 VND (20,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200 USD | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 35 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 180 USD | 2,000,000 VND (82 USD) |
Car Maintainence Cost  | 150 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 4 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 1.40 USD | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 5.20 USD | 120,000 VND (4.92 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 6 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.96 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintainence in California compared to that of Vietnam.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 150 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 200 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 150 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 100 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 150 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 150 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 150 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 800 USD | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 3,000 USD | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 80 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 25 USD | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 20 USD | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 400 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 1,500 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 43.22 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 3,000 USD | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 150 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 60 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 250 USD | 400,000 VND (16.40 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 150 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Haircuts  | 40 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 80 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 7 USD | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 5 USD | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 32.65 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 150 USD | 1,500,000 VND (61.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 70 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 120 USD | 700,000 VND (28.70 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 80 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 500 USD | 2,500,000 VND (102.50 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 100 USD | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 100 USD | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 200 USD | 1,200,000 VND (49.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 200 USD | 1,200,000 VND (49.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 150 USD | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 150 USD | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 15 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 15 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 8 USD | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 8 USD | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 200 USD | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) |
Sportswear  | 80 USD | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 4.15 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 50 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 80 USD | 400,000 VND (16.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 100 USD | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,500 USD | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,300 USD | 1,200,000 VND (49.20 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 150 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 1,000 USD | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 200 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 800 USD | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 21.41 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,200 USD | 1,500,000 VND (61.50 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 12,000 USD | 3,000,000 VND (123 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 USD | 4,000,000 VND (164 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 25,000 USD | 6,000,000 VND (246 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 20,000 USD | 10,000,000 VND (410 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 40,000 USD | 15,000,000 VND (615 USD) |
After School Activities  | 200 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 1,500 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Tutoring  | 60 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 200 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
School Supplies  | 100 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 68.15 times more for school and education.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 20 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 80 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 100 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 90 USD | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 70 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 30 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 25 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 20 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 100 USD | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) |
Bowling  | 25 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 20 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Video Games  | 70 USD | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 15 USD | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 35 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 350 USD | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 6.32 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 300 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 150 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Art Classes  | 40 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 30 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 50 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 50 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 USD | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) |
Educational Software  | 80 USD | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) |
If you lived in California, instead of Vietnam, you would have to pay 10.98 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 8,000 USD | 7,000,000 VND (287 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 5,500 USD | 5,000,000 VND (205 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 20 USD per hour | 133,333.33 VND per hour |
Average Bonus  | 8,000 USD | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 1.00 to 13.30 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 6.2 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 8 % |
If you lived in California, you would earn 209.99 times more salary as compared to Vietnam.
Indicators | California | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 300 USD | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 150 USD | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 80 USD | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 120 USD | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) |
Professional Services cost 17.62 times more in California, as compared to Vietnam.
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