Ireland vs Vietnam
Ireland is about 66% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Ireland Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 85.9 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Vietnam
Housing & utilities 279 38
Food 140 79
Transport 156 70
Restaurants & hotels 172 36
Health 189 30
Communication 183 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 96/100 79/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.5
Internet users 97% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Vietnam?
Ireland is more expensive: about 66% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $34,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Vietnam?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 79 out of 100.
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