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Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.

The verdict

Vietnam is 52% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 8 points.

Germany, with a quality of life score of 64/100, notably outperforms Vietnam at 56/100, driven by significant foundational differences. Healthcare is the most pronounced gap, with Germany's score of 73 towering 39 points above Vietnam's 34, indicating a vast difference in medical infrastructure and access. Taxation also strongly favors Germany, scoring 27 against Vietnam's 62, a 35-point difference suggesting a more beneficial tax system for residents in Germany. While Germany offers superior public services, Vietnam presents a dramatically lower price level at 35 compared to Germany's 94, signifying a substantially more affordable cost of living. Internet quality further differentiates the two, with Germany's 82 exceeding Vietnam's 61 by 21 points.

Germany is the clear winner, predominantly due to its vastly superior healthcare and internet infrastructure, which are fundamental to overall quality of life, despite Vietnam's much lower cost of living.

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: Germany = 93, Vietnam = 45 (US = 100)

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Big Mac

$5.50$3.00
-45%

Starbucks Tall Latte

$4.70$2.80
-40%
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Beer 500ml (bar)

$5.00$1.50
-70%
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iPhone 16 128GB

$900.00$920.00
+2%
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Netflix Standard (monthly)

$13.49$3.50
-74%

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.80$1.05
-42%
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Single Transit Ticket

$3.00$0.30
-90%
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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$90.00$28.00
-69%
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Quality of Life

Germany: 64/100 vs Vietnam: 56/100

Cost of Living
63
57
-6
Climate
46
44
-2
Safety
89
81
-8
Healthcare
73
34
-39
Internet
82
61
-21
Taxation
27
62
+35

Moving to Vietnam: Practicalities

Visa Openness

65/100

English Level

44/100

Expat Community

0.1%

Digital Nomad Visa

No

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vietnam cheaper to live in than Germany?
Yes. Vietnam is about 52% cheaper across 30 everyday products (Big Mac, iPhone, gasoline, Netflix, etc.). Your money goes further.
What salary do I need in Vietnam to match my lifestyle in Germany?
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between Germany and Vietnam. As a rule of thumb: you can accept a lower gross salary because Vietnam is significantly cheaper.
Is it worth moving from Germany to Vietnam?
It depends on your priorities. Higher taxes but lower cost of living in Vietnam. The cost savings may offset the tax increase.