Singapore vs Vietnam
Singapore is about 52% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 61.1 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Singapore scores higher (97 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Singapore Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 61.1 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $150,689 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $126,190 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Singapore Vietnam
Housing & utilities 135 38
Food 129 79
Transport 173 70
Restaurants & hotels 70 36
Health 130 30
Communication 128 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Singapore Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 97/100 79/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.1 1.5
Internet users 94% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Singapore more expensive than Vietnam?
Singapore is more expensive: about 52% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Singapore would cost roughly $48,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Singapore or Vietnam?
Singapore scores higher, 97 vs 79 out of 100.
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