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Side-by-side comparison of taxes, real prices, and quality of life. Price Index: Belgium = 95, Vietnam = 45 (US = 100).
| Product | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍔Big Mac | $5.30 | $3.00 | -43% |
| 🥤Coca-Cola 330ml | $1.60 | $0.40 | -75% |
| 🍚1kg Rice | $2.40 | $0.60 | -75% |
| 🥛1L Whole Milk | $1.10 | $1.20 | +9% |
| 🥚12 Eggs | $3.30 | $1.40 | -58% |
| 🍞1kg Bread | $2.20 | $1.20 | -45% |
| 🍗1kg Chicken Breast | $10.00 | $4.00 | -60% |
| 🍌1kg Bananas | $1.70 | $0.70 | -59% |
| ☕Starbucks Tall Latte | $4.50 | $2.80 | -38% |
| 🍺Beer 500ml (bar) | $5.50 | $1.50 | -73% |
| 💧Water 1.5L | $0.80 | $0.30 | -62% |
| 🍕Large Pizza (delivery) | $14.00 | $7.00 | -50% |
| 📱iPhone 16 128GB | $900.00 | $920.00 | +2% |
| 🎬Netflix Standard (monthly) | $13.49 | $3.50 | -74% |
| 🎵Spotify Premium (monthly) | $11.99 | $2.70 | -77% |
| 🎮PS5 Digital Edition | $470.00 | $470.00 | 0% |
| 📶1GB Mobile Data | $3.00 | $0.15 | -95% |
| ⛽1L Gasoline (95) | $1.85 | $1.05 | -43% |
| 🚇Single Transit Ticket | $2.60 | $0.30 | -88% |
| 🚕Taxi Ride 5km | $12.00 | $2.50 | -79% |
| 🚗Toyota Corolla (new) | $25000.00 | $25000.00 | 0% |
| 👟Nike Air Force 1 | $120.00 | $85.00 | -29% |
| 👖Levi's 501 Jeans | $90.00 | $45.00 | -50% |
| 💈Men's Haircut | $20.00 | $3.50 | -82% |
| 🏋️Gym Monthly | $35.00 | $18.00 | -49% |
| 🎬Cinema Ticket | $12.00 | $4.00 | -67% |
| 🌐Internet 100Mbps | $40.00 | $9.00 | -77% |
| ⚡1 kWh Electricity | $0.33 | $0.08 | -76% |
| 📱Mobile Plan (10GB) | $20.00 | $4.00 | -80% |
| 🏠Airbnb Studio (city center) | $95.00 | $28.00 | -71% |
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Data last updated: · Sources: World Bank, WHO, OECD, national tax authorities. See methodology.