PRICES IN VIETNAM
Vietnam is located on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It borders China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, and is washed by the South China Sea to the east and south. It covers an area of 331,210 km². It is a colorful country with a population of about 100 million people. The income tax rate varies from 5 to 35%, and the unemployment rate does not exceed 2–4%.
The average salary in Vietnam in 2025 is 7.6 million Vietnamese dong per month ($300). Foreign specialists can expect to earn several times more. The minimum monthly wage in Vietnam ranges from 3.45 to 4.96 million dong ($135–195). At the current (official) exchange rate, 1 Vietnamese dong is equivalent to $0.000039/€0.000032.
Next, let's look at the average prices for food and some other goods/services in Vietnam in 2025.
PRICES IN VIETNAM IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 36,665.36 ₫/1.19 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 24,628.18 ₫/0.80 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 23,798.65 ₫/0.77 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 38,550.56 ₫/1.25 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 303,300.18 ₫/9.84 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 94,138.84 ₫/3.05 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 72,778.23 ₫/2.36 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 26,389.23 ₫/0.86 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 35,483.22 ₫/1.15 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 28,206.90 ₫/0.91 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 29,488.96 ₫/0.96 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 29,708.77 ₫/0.96 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 18,281.36 ₫/0.59 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 12,838.37 ₫/0.42 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 250,000 ₫/8.11 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 21,215.44 ₫/0.69 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 36,281.99 ₫/1.18 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 33,000 ₫/1.07 € |
Important. Prices, wages, and taxes in Vietnam are significantly lower than the average in more developed countries in Europe and Asia.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 8,000 ₫/0.26 € |
| Monthly pass | 200,000 ₫/6.49 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 16,000 ₫/0.52 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 23,261.26 ₫/0.75 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 1,711,705.51 ₫/55.52 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 147,058.14 ₫/4.77 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 231,248.70 ₫/7.50 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 552,262.35 ₫/17.91 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 206,312.65 ₫/6.69 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 100,000 ₫/3.24 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 909,793.57 ₫/29.51 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 645,205.74 ₫/20.93 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 2,361,793.58 ₫/76.60 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 2,177,804.88 ₫/70.63 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 184,459 ₫/5.98 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,921 ₫/0.91 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,359 ₫/1.05 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 9,233,902.06 ₫/299.49 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 20,338,674.66 ₫/659.65 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different vietnamese cities.
In conclusion, Vietnam is a popular destination for both tourists and migrant workers. Over the past few decades, the country has experienced significant economic development, reducing its dependence on the agricultural sector and creating new jobs.
Today, not only qualified specialists but also workers without special qualifications can find work in Vietnam. For example, the tourism industry often requires guides, diving instructors, hotel administrators, and so on. Doctors and engineers can count on high-paying jobs.
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