Egypt vs Vietnam
Vietnam is about 39% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 29.2 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Vietnam scores higher (79 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 17.7 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Vietnam
Housing & utilities 22 38
Food 64 79
Transport 49 70
Restaurants & hotels 29 36
Health 25 30
Communication 44 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 77/100 79/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 1.5
Internet users 75% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Vietnam?
Vietnam is more expensive: about 39% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $165,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Vietnam?
Vietnam scores higher, 79 vs 77 out of 100.
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