Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Vietnam is 1.51 times less expensive as compared to China.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Vietnam and China. 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 country is more expensive to live in between Vietnam and China.
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 Indicators  | Vietnam  | China  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 13,000,000 VND (533 USD) | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 22,000,000 VND (902 USD) | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 30,000,000 VND (1,230 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,000,000 VND (328 USD) | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 13,000,000 VND (533 USD) | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 20,000,000 VND (820 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.03 to 0.15 % | 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Vietnam is 1.43 times less expensive than China.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 25,000,000 VND (1,025 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 33.19% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Vietnam costs 1.46 times more compared to China.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 350,000 VND (14.35 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 44.36% less in Vietnam compared to China.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 25,000 VND (1.02 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10,000 VND (0.41 USD) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 40,000 VND (1.64 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 80,000 VND (3.28 USD) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) |
In Vietnam, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.27 times less expensive than the cost in China.
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 47.07% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 25,000 VND (1.02 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 25,000 VND (1.02 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 20,000 VND (0.82 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 40,000 VND (1.64 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 35,000 VND (1.44 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.47 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 80,000 VND (3.28 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40,000 VND (1.64 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 52.83% less in Vietnam compared to China.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 70,000 VND (2.87 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 20,000 VND (0.82 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 35,000 VND (1.44 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.23 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 10,000 VND (0.41 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 2,000,000 VND (82 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20,000 VND (0.82 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10,000 VND (0.41 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.13 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 500,000,000 VND (20,500 USD) | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 2,000,000 VND (82 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 120,000 VND (4.92 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 30 CNY 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.04 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Vietnam compared to that of China.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.58 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 400,000 VND (16.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Haircuts  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 30,000 VND (1.23 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 15,000 VND (0.61 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.75 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,500,000 VND (61.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 700,000 VND (28.70 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 2,500,000 VND (102.50 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,200,000 VND (49.20 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,200,000 VND (49.20 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Sportswear  | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.72 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 400,000 VND (16.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,200,000 VND (49.20 USD) | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 600,000 VND (24.60 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 800,000 VND (32.80 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.15 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,500,000 VND (61.50 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 3,000,000 VND (123 USD) | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 4,000,000 VND (164 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 6,000,000 VND (246 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 10,000,000 VND (410 USD) | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 15,000,000 VND (615 USD) | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) |
After School Activities  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Tutoring  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
School Supplies  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 4.89 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Bowling  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Video Games  | 500,000 VND (20.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 100,000 VND (4.10 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.62 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Art Classes  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 250 CNY (35 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50,000 VND (2.05 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Educational Software  | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.09 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 7,000,000 VND (287 USD) | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 5,000,000 VND (205 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 133,333.33 VND per hour (5.47 USD) | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000,000 VND (41 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 8 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 8 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 40 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 6,000,000 VND (246 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
If you lived in Vietnam, you would earn 5.73 times less salary as compared to China.
Indicators | Vietnam | China |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 300,000 VND (12.30 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 250,000 VND (10.25 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 200,000 VND (8.20 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 150,000 VND (6.15 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Professional Services cost 9.49 times less in Vietnam, as compared to China.
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