France vs Vietnam
France is about 61% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 74.8 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, France scores higher (95 vs 79 of 100).
Metric France Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 74.8 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Vietnam
Housing & utilities 173 38
Food 129 79
Transport 153 70
Restaurants & hotels 158 36
Health 103 30
Communication 122 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 95/100 79/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 1.5
Internet users 89% 84%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Vietnam?
France is more expensive: about 61% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $39,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Vietnam?
France scores higher, 95 vs 79 out of 100.
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