India vs Vietnam
Vietnam is about 16% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 29.2 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Vietnam scores higher (79 vs 75 of 100).
Metric India Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 24.5 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India Vietnam
Housing & utilities 29 38
Food 58 79
Transport 62 70
Restaurants & hotels 39 36
Health 23 30
Communication 27 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 75/100 79/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 1.5
Internet users 70% 84%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than Vietnam?
Vietnam is more expensive: about 16% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $119,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or Vietnam?
Vietnam scores higher, 79 vs 75 out of 100.
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