China vs Vietnam
China is about 41% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 49.8 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in restaurants & hotels and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, China scores higher (91 vs 79 of 100).
Metric China Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 49.8 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Vietnam
Housing & utilities 69 38
Food 130 79
Transport 82 70
Restaurants & hotels 85 36
Health 64 30
Communication 86 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 91/100 79/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 1.5
Internet users 92% 84%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Vietnam?
China is more expensive: about 41% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $58,500 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Vietnam?
China scores higher, 91 vs 79 out of 100.
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