Moving from to
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)
Big Mac
Starbucks Tall Latte
Beer 500ml (bar)
iPhone 16 128GB
Netflix Standard (monthly)
1L Gasoline (95)
Single Transit Ticket
Airbnb Studio (city center)
Quality of Life
United Kingdom: 61/100 vs Vietnam: 56/100
Moving to Vietnam: Practicalities
Visa Openness
65/100
English Level
44/100
Expat Community
0.1%
Digital Nomad Visa
No