Pakistan vs Vietnam
Vietnam is about 18% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 29.2 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Vietnam scores higher (79 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Pakistan Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 24.0 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $6,252 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $6,100 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 12.6% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Pakistan Vietnam
Housing & utilities 33 38
Food 59 79
Transport 54 70
Restaurants & hotels 35 36
Health 28 30
Communication 35 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Pakistan Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 56/100 79/100
Life expectancy 68 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.3 1.5
Internet users 57% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Pakistan more expensive than Vietnam?
Vietnam is more expensive: about 18% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Pakistan would cost roughly $121,500 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Pakistan or Vietnam?
Vietnam scores higher, 79 vs 56 out of 100.
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