Italy vs Vietnam
Italy is about 56% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Italy Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 66.1 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy Vietnam
Housing & utilities 143 38
Food 124 79
Transport 142 70
Restaurants & hotels 146 36
Health 126 30
Communication 107 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 96/100 79/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 1.5
Internet users 89% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than Vietnam?
Italy is more expensive: about 56% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $44,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 79 out of 100.
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