Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Vietnam Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Vietnam

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 151.5% more expensive than Vietnam without rent, and 215.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 157.8% more expensive than Vietnam without rent, and 180.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$1.86 ₫48.5K
758.60%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$21.18 ₫551K
264.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$4.52 ₫117.6K
113.72%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$1.71 ₫44.4K
108.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.47 ₫12.1K
461.70%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.29 ₫7,617
665.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$0.93 ₫24.1K
606.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$1.57 ₫40.7K
344.59%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$1.44 ₫37.4K
4.17%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$0.91 ₫23.6K
165.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$0.88 ₫22.9K
129.55%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$1.53 ₫39.9K
186.27%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$11.53 ₫299.9K
-23.16%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$3.58 ₫93.1K
130.73%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$10.14 ₫263.8K
39.45%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$2.8 ₫72.9K
15.71%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.09 ₫28.4K
145.87%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$1.32 ₫34.2K
116.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$1.08 ₫28K
293.52%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$1.1 ₫28.5K
131.82%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$1.13 ₫29.4K
93.81%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.73 ₫19K
206.85%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.52 ₫13.6K
201.92%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$1.33 ₫34.6K
2257.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$10.14 ₫263.9K
31.36%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$0.79 ₫20.7K
483.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$1.46 ₫37.9K
240.41%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.32 ₫8,386
828.13%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$7.68 ₫199.9K
1176.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$0.7 ₫18.3K
417.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$0.62 ₫16.1K
193.55%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$3.72 ₫96.7K
915.59%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$0.85 ₫22.1K
41.18%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$36.4K ₫946.7M
-20.00%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$33.6K ₫873.1M
-32.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$71.7 ₫1.9M
151.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$5.61 ₫146K
367.56%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$8.78 ₫228.5K
501.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$21.98 ₫571.9K
112.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$8.16 ₫212.4K
100.61%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$3.82 ₫99.4K
261.78%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$237 ₫6.2M
574.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$12.3K ₫320.5M
-0.29%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$36.77 ₫956.8K
94.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$24.23 ₫630.4K
112.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$87 ₫2.3M
16.16%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$79.7 ₫2.1M
37.73%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$377 ₫9.8M
269.91%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$245 ₫6.4M
350.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$799 ₫20.8M
184.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$530 ₫13.8M
235.06%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$3,031 ₫78.9M
130.45%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$1,670 ₫43.5M
205.72%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Vietnam
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$443 ₫11.5M
718.16%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
9.37
-32.23%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Vietnam: October 29, 2025

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