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

🙂 Solo nomad: Vietnam is 60.2% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 68.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Vietnam is 61.2% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 64.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.86 ₫48.5K
$15.97 A$24.47
-88.35%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$21.18 ₫551K
$77.2 A$118
-72.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.52 ₫117.6K
$9.66 A$14.8
-53.21%
Cappuccino
$1.71 ₫44.4K
$3.57 A$5.48
-52.10%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.47 ₫12.1K
$2.64 A$4.04
-82.20%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 ₫7,617
$2.22 A$3.41
-86.94%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.93 ₫24.1K
$6.57 A$10.06
-85.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.57 ₫40.7K
$6.98 A$10.7
-77.51%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.44 ₫37.4K
$1.5 A$2.3
-4.00%
White Bread (500g)
$0.91 ₫23.6K
$2.42 A$3.7
-62.40%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.88 ₫22.9K
$2.02 A$3.1
-56.44%
Eggs
$1.53 ₫39.9K
$4.38 A$6.71
-65.07%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.53 ₫299.9K
$8.86 A$13.58
30.14%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.58 ₫93.1K
$8.26 A$12.66
-56.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.14 ₫263.8K
$14.14 A$21.66
-28.29%
Apples (1kg)
$2.8 ₫72.9K
$3.24 A$4.96
-13.58%
Banana (1kg)
$1.09 ₫28.4K
$2.68 A$4.11
-59.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.32 ₫34.2K
$2.86 A$4.39
-53.85%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.08 ₫28K
$4.25 A$6.5
-74.59%
Potato (1kg)
$1.1 ₫28.5K
$2.55 A$3.91
-56.86%
Onion (1kg)
$1.13 ₫29.4K
$2.19 A$3.35
-48.40%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.73 ₫19K
$2.24 A$3.43
-67.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 ₫13.6K
$1.57 A$2.41
-66.88%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.33 ₫34.6K
$31.36 A$48.04
-95.76%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.14 ₫263.9K
$13.32 A$20.41
-23.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 ₫20.7K
$4.61 A$7.06
-82.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 ₫37.9K
$4.97 A$7.61
-70.62%
🚌 Getting Around
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.32 ₫8,386
$2.97 A$4.54
-89.23%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.68 ₫199.9K
$98 A$150
-92.17%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.7 ₫18.3K
$3.62 A$5.55
-80.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 ₫16.1K
$1.82 A$2.79
-65.93%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.72 ₫96.7K
$37.78 A$57.9
-90.15%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 ₫22.1K
$1.2 A$1.84
-29.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.4K ₫946.7M
$29.1K A$44.6K
25.00%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K ₫873.1M
$22.5K A$34.5K
48.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$71.7 ₫1.9M
$180 A$276
-60.19%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.61 ₫146K
$26.23 A$40.19
-78.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.78 ₫228.5K
$52.8 A$80.9
-83.38%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$21.98 ₫571.9K
$46.77 A$71.7
-53.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.16 ₫212.4K
$16.37 A$25.08
-50.15%
Cinema Ticket
$3.82 ₫99.4K
$13.82 A$21.18
-72.36%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$237 ₫6.2M
$1,599 A$2,450
-85.16%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K ₫320.5M
$12.3K A$18.8K
0.29%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.77 ₫956.8K
$71.7 A$110
-48.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.23 ₫630.4K
$51.5 A$78.8
-52.91%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87 ₫2.3M
$101 A$155
-13.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$79.7 ₫2.1M
$110 A$168
-27.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$377 ₫9.8M
$1,395 A$2,137
-72.97%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$245 ₫6.4M
$1,106 A$1,694
-77.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$799 ₫20.8M
$2,271 A$3,480
-64.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$530 ₫13.8M
$1,775 A$2,719
-70.15%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,031 ₫78.9M
$6,985 A$10.7K
-56.61%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,670 ₫43.5M
$5,106 A$7,823
-67.29%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Vietnam
Australia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$443 ₫11.5M
$3,626 A$5,555
-87.78%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.37
6.35
47.56%

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Last update for Vietnam: October 29, 2025

Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

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