United States vs Vietnam
United States is about 71% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 79 of 100).
Metric United States Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 100.0 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $85,810 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $85,980 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category United States Vietnam
Housing & utilities 215 38
Food 117 79
Transport 116 70
Restaurants & hotels 142 36
Health 208 30
Communication 224 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric United States Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 91/100 79/100
Life expectancy 79 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 5.8 1.5
Internet users 95% 84%
Frequently asked
Is United States more expensive than Vietnam?
United States is more expensive: about 71% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in United States would cost roughly $29,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, United States or Vietnam?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 79 out of 100.
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