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

The verdict

Vietnam is 54% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 5 points.

Comparing the United Kingdom and Vietnam reveals a notable QoL disparity, with the UK leading at 61/100 against Vietnam's 56/100. The most substantial difference lies in taxation, where the UK scores a low 35 compared to Vietnam's 62, a 27-point gap indicating a significantly higher tax burden in the UK. Healthcare infrastructure also favors the UK, scoring 58 against Vietnam's 34, a 24-point advantage suggesting better medical facilities and services. Internet connectivity is another area where the UK performs better, with a score of 81 versus Vietnam's 61, a 20-point difference in digital access and speed. While Vietnam offers a dramatically lower price level (35 vs. UK's 103) and broadly similar safety (81 vs. 86), the UK's superior healthcare and internet are considerable advantages. Climate scores are almost identical, despite vastly different average temperatures (UK 10.5°C, Vietnam 24°C).

The United Kingdom is the stronger option, primarily due to its significantly better healthcare system and more robust internet infrastructure, despite its higher cost of living and less favorable tax regime.

What Things Actually Cost

Price Index: United Kingdom = 97, Vietnam = 45 (US = 100)

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Big Mac

$5.20$3.00
-42%

Starbucks Tall Latte

$4.90$2.80
-43%
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Beer 500ml (bar)

$6.50$1.50
-77%
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iPhone 16 128GB

$870.00$920.00
+6%
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Netflix Standard (monthly)

$13.00$3.50
-73%

1L Gasoline (95)

$1.75$1.05
-40%
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Single Transit Ticket

$3.20$0.30
-91%
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Airbnb Studio (city center)

$110.00$28.00
-75%
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Quality of Life

United Kingdom: 61/100 vs Vietnam: 56/100

Cost of Living
60
57
-3
Climate
46
44
-2
Safety
86
81
-5
Healthcare
58
34
-24
Internet
81
61
-20
Taxation
35
62
+27

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 United Kingdom?
Yes. Vietnam is about 54% 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 United Kingdom?
Use our salary calculator to find the exact amount. It accounts for income tax, social contributions, and cost of living differences between United Kingdom and Vietnam. As a rule of thumb: you can accept a lower gross salary because Vietnam is significantly cheaper.
Is it worth moving from United Kingdom to Vietnam?
It depends on your priorities. Higher taxes but lower cost of living in Vietnam. The cost savings may offset the tax increase.