VanBasket Vietnam

Food Prices in Vietnam — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-16%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

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$1.60

-10% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

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$2.10

-39% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

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$4.94

-16% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

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$1.09

-52% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$34.72

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Vietnam is below the world average by 16%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.1% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Vietnam

Vietnam

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Senegal 85 -15%

Azerbaijan 83 -17%

Thailand 83 -17%

Russia 82 -18%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Vietnam?

No, food in Vietnam is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 84 (world average = 100), meaning food is 16% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Vietnam per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Vietnam you can expect to spend around $252. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 84 (world = 100).

How does Vietnam compare to similar countries?

Vietnam has a VanBasket Index of 84. Similar or nearby countries: North Macedonia, Senegal, Azerbaijan.

How often is the food price data for Vietnam updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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