Germany vs Vietnam
Germany is about 62% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Germany Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 77.4 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Vietnam
Housing & utilities 169 38
Food 122 79
Transport 152 70
Restaurants & hotels 149 36
Health 118 30
Communication 140 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 95/100 79/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 1.5
Internet users 93% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Vietnam?
Germany is more expensive: about 62% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $37,500 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Vietnam?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 79 out of 100.
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