Japan vs Vietnam
Japan is about 54% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Japan Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 63.4 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Vietnam
Housing & utilities 177 38
Food 191 79
Transport 150 70
Restaurants & hotels 148 36
Health 97 30
Communication 227 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 96/100 79/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 1.5
Internet users 86% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Vietnam?
Japan is more expensive: about 54% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $46,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Vietnam?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 79 out of 100.
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