How do they live in Vietnam, salaries, pensions. Salaries in France. Work permit and work visa

The legendary homeland of the great Coco Chanel and such titans of world literature as Hugo and Zola, romantic France attracts not only tourists and foreign investors. Many citizens of Russia and the CIS countries strive for, and preferably highly paid, jobs. It is important to take into account that the country's authorities strictly control the vacancies intended for immigrants. This is explained by the fact that there are no illegal vacancies here.

Comparison of French salaries with other countries

The official salary in 2019 in France is 1,300 euros.

France was the first European country to introduce the euro on its territory. For many years, this small state occupied first positions in the economic hit parade. considered very high.

Map of countries included in the euro area

Many Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians know about this, and, trying not to think that such an indicator was achieved largely thanks to citizens saving on water, energy and other benefits of civilization, they strive.

Many consider the level of wages to be a subjective concept, since so much directly depends on the standard of living of a particular individual. It also takes into account how much money a person needs for a comfortable existence. Taxes and other equally important factors are also taken into account.

The average salary in the homeland of Robespierre and Marat is about 40,000 euros per year.

If we take into account various social contributions, the average salary will look slightly different, but not much less. The minimum salary is about 10 euros per hour. This works out to approximately 1393.82 euros per month.

Average salary table in France

The cost of living is only 1,254 euros.

Most in-demand professions

According to the latest research conducted in 2018, the most in-demand professions in France today are:

1. Programmers.
2. Accountant.
3. Teachers.
4. Secretaries-administrators.
5. Security guards.
6. Drivers (public transport).
7. Doctors.

Recently, in this state, experts recorded a decrease of 0.8%. It is noteworthy that there are much fewer unemployed men, but the number of young ladies who do not have a permanent job has increased.

Who gets how much?

Programmer salaries

The highest paid profession in 2019 is a programmer. This is not surprising as the world continues to rapidly become computerized.


Thus, the average programmers working in one of the cities of France receive approximately 1260 euros. If the specialist is highly qualified, then his salary level increases to 2000 euros per month.

How much do secretaries earn?

The salary level of a secretary in 2019 continues to depend on how many foreign languages ​​the employee knows and how well he speaks them. Anyone who can prove excellent command of two foreign languages ​​has a much greater chance of finding a well-paid job in France.

The salary of an “ordinary” secretary is about two thousand European rubles. The minimum salary varies from 1400 to 1500 euros. A good specialist who is fluent in languages ​​can count on 3,300 euros per month.

Salaries of accountants and engineers

One of the most promising professions is the profession of accountant.


Despite this, a young specialist can only count on five hundred to six hundred euros per month. There are very few cases where an accountant would receive more than two thousand euros per month.

French researchers are surprised to note that the average earnings of average accountants are comparable to the average earnings of security guards, personal drivers and waiters. The wages of French engineers are considered good and quite high. Today it reaches 2,700 euros per month.

How much do teachers earn

As in many other countries, French teachers receive low salaries. Teachers who teach in schools receive approximately 1,600 euros, or a little more. Of course, highly qualified personnel working in scientific centers and departments receive much more.

French teacher's salary after taxes

Service specialists

Service professionals—bartenders and waiters—are highly valued by employers. Their average earnings are 1,600 euros. The maximum salary varies from 1800 to 2000 euros.
Cleaners and security guards are not so lucky and their salaries are slightly below the subsistence level.

But if the applicant is lucky enough to get a job in a large company, then his average earnings will be approximately 1,700 euros. Workers can receive about three and a half thousand euros. French realtors often earn up to 4,000 euros per month.

Doctors' salaries

The medical profession in France is considered not only highly paid, but also very promising. The country's authorities especially value highly qualified surgeons.

Five years ago, the salary of a doctor working in a public hospital was 3,270 euros. Specialists collaborating with private clinics, of course, received more.

In 2018, the salary level of a doctor almost doubled. So, some specialists earn about five to six thousand euros per month. Owners of their own medical offices receive even more - approximately eight to nine thousand euros for thirty working days.

The average salary in Vietnam does not exceed 100 US dollars. At the same time, local residents feel great, buy expensive equipment, motorcycles, build houses and can afford to travel around the country. Vietnamese families are large and mutual assistance is developed, so there is almost no outright poverty in this country. At the same time, pensions and social benefits in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are awarded only to military personnel, party leaders and honored public sector employees. The main currency is Vietnamese dong. The standard exchange rate to the dollar over the past few years has been 20,000-21,000 dong per dollar. Vietnamese banknotes come in the following denominations: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10 thousand, 20 thousand, 50 thousand, 100 thousand, 200 thousand and 500 thousand. All banknotes, starting from 10,000, are made of plastic, so they are much more durable and do not get wet from moisture. The 20,000 and 500,000 banknotes are very similar in color, and the Vietnamese themselves sometimes confuse them with each other. Unlike the Thais, the Vietnamese are not so sensitive to the symbols of the country, and a torn thousand dong will not cause indignation in them. To quickly convert dongs to rubles, just cross out three zeros and multiply the resulting amount by 1.5. For example, 100,000 dong is 150 rubles (100,000 – 000 = 100 and 100*1.5=150)

In resort areas and places where foreigners gather, prices are traditionally higher. If 100 kilometers from the popular resort of Mui Ne a bottle of water costs 5,000 dong, then in the resort area the price rises to 15-20 thousand. As a rule, the more reputable the restaurant or hotel, the more expensive the same things or products are. Bank cards are rarely used in the interior of the country, but in resort areas there are hotels that accept non-cash payments and ATMs of Vietnamese banks where you can withdraw money. When cashing out funds, the bank charges a commission of 30,000 dong for 2,000,000, and it is only possible to receive money in dong. Total holiday costs depend on which travel option is chosen:

1. Package tour through BiblioGlobus, Pegas Turistik or Focus Travel. When purchasing a ticket, a tourist receives a round-trip flight, transfer to the resort, hotel accommodation, and sometimes breakfast or additional services included in the price if they were booked in advance. Additional costs for this holiday option:

a) meals from $15 for two per day without any frills,

b) excursions $20-150 at a street agency and from $50-300 per person at a tour operator,

c) souvenirs (minimum amount for souvenirs is about $50)

d) transportation: taxi by meter from 17,000 dong or bike rental from 100,000 dong per day. 1 liter of gasoline costs 30,000 VND.

2. Independent travel to the resort for a beach holiday. One-way air tickets are more expensive, so it makes sense to purchase a round-trip flight at once. Aeroflot Moscow-Ho Chi Minh City-Moscow without transfers costs about 25,000 rubles, depending on the season. You can get from the airport to the resort by taxi or sleep-bus (bus with sleeping berths). The cost of a slip bus when departing from Pham Ngulao bus station is 140,000 VND to Mui Ne and 250,000 to Nha Trang. A taxi from the airport to the bus station will cost 250-300 thousand. If it is more than 500,000 VND, it is a fraud with the meter, and you can safely pay only 300,000 VND. The choice of hotels and guesthouses is huge, and you can always find a suitable option. For example, a guesthouse in Mui Ne on the second line (in reality it is 100-150 meters from the sea) will cost $10-20 per day. The longer the stay, the lower the price. Hotels of a more serious level cost from $50. At the same time, the costs for one or two guests are almost the same. Excursions, travel and food costs are the same as for a package holiday.

3. Independent travel to visit several tourist cities and see the sights. In addition to all other expenses, the cost of tickets for a slip bus, train or plane is added. Air travel around the country is inexpensive, for example, Ho Chi Minh City-Nha Trang-Ho Chi Minh City costs only 1.5 million dong. Many cultural heritage sites cannot be visited without a ticket, which can cost from 20,000 to 500,000 VND. The cost of hotels also increases because the discount for the length of stay is lost.

Examples of prices for products and souvenirs: “Star” ointment - 15,000 VND, “Cobratoxan” ointment - 15,000, rice with seafood - from 30,000, fresh fruit cocktail - from 30,000, lunch in a restaurant - from 200,000 per person , cough tablets - 40,000, Saigon or Tiger beer - from 10,000 per bottle.

1. The Vietnamese are extremely petite and short. The 175-centimeter young man is considered a giant. Moreover, despite the predisposition of short people to quickly gain muscle mass, the Vietnamese are extremely slim, with the exception of security guards in nightclubs.

2. Tourism in Vietnam is just beginning, and people are very friendly to tourists, and especially to Russians. The only intrusive ones are the dealers and drug dealers who simultaneously offer you “lady boom boom.” Either they will take you, or they already have another clinician nearby.

3. Tanning is considered the preserve of plebeians. Wealthy and fashionable Vietnamese carefully hide their skin from the scorching sun. I saw a “creature” on the beach with only eyes. Gloves on hands, stockings and jeans on legs, scarf/shawl on throat.

4. Everywhere the worker and peasant population wears national hats. They help with everything. They save from coconuts falling from palm trees (there used to be a very high mortality rate for this reason), protect from the sun, eat from it and even catch crabs.

5. Vietnamese have a positive attitude towards all foreigners (even Americans), except the Chinese. China tried to occupy Vietnam many times.

6. Vietnam is a socialist country with bosses, party power and public censure.

7. The real treasure of Vietnam is silk paintings. The price reaches 800 million rubles for one painting. And this is a profitable investment. The cost of paintings made from multi-colored silk threads is constantly growing. Girls creating paintings have no room for error. No lumps of thread, crooked stitches... everything is cut off and thrown into the trash for two years. Do it again. They get about $300.

8. Average salary is $250–300. The president's salary is $250. The exchange rate against the dollar has been stable for more than ten years. $100 ~2.1 million VND.

9. Ha Long Bay is included in the list of Natural Wonders and is located in the north of Vietnam.

10. Vietnamese money is made of plastic. You can swim with them, knead them however you like. They will be in perfect condition.

11. Vietnamese smoke a lot. Laotian tobacco is held in special esteem. One puff is like a pack of cigarettes.

12. Vietnam has a very high life expectancy. According to guides who have lived more than five years in this country, the record stands at 180 years, and the number of residents over 140 years old goes into the thousands. As you understand, it is impossible to check.

13. Officially there is Buddhism in the country, but at the same time, the Vietnamese “add” a little more to this faith from each one that suits them.

14. Vietnamese are mostly monogamous, and as a rule, friendship at school ends in marriage. What is noteworthy is that in Vietnam girls do not have a dowry as such; instead, brides are prepared for marriage from early childhood, because in Vietnamese families a woman must do everything, including fixing the roof of the house and rebuilding the engine of a scooter. Before the wedding, the future wife must live for two months in the groom's house so that the parents of the future husband can be convinced of the daughter-in-law's ability to manage the entire household.

15. Death for a Vietnamese is a joyful event. You plow all your life in rice fields, and then bam - Nirvana and enlightenment! There is fun and laughter at the funeral.

16. If there is no money for a decent burial, they bury it in the ground, then dig it up. The flesh is cut off, the bones are washed and buried with honors.

17. There are many columbaria in Vietnam.

18. There are a lot of neon gadgets in churches, and I saw beer and fruit at the altars in some churches.

19. Due to the fact that tourism in the country is just developing, there is no animation or beach sports in Vietnamese hotels, with the exception of rare volleyball courts and kite surfing. Price per lesson is $50–75. Moreover, there will be three lessons on the sand, then three more in the water... Whether you need this sport for that kind of money - decide for yourself.

20. At weddings, the Vietnamese traditionally measure themselves by the wealth and variety of wedding photo albums: the more photos they have and the more dresses the bride has changed, the richer the family is considered. The wedding lasts for several days, during one of which the newlyweds are NOT allowed to invite their friends and girlfriends, but only older relatives, of whom every family has a lot, can invite. At a “small” wedding, there are usually 200–300 people attending.

21. There are a lot of fruits in Vietnam. Apples and kiwi are rare, but ordering fresh mango, orange (here with green skin) or papaya with passion fruit in a restaurant is easy!

22. In “leftist” cafes, ice can be made from river water. Ask for Know Ice. In normal restaurants this is fine.

23. The Vietnamese are very fond of sweet cuisine, adding sugar from fresh juice to fried pork. Ask for "no suga".

24. On the table there will always be chopped lime, a mixture of salt and pepper (black) and sweet and sour sauce as seasonings.

25. The signature product of Vietnam is a special fish sauce called nuoc mak, which is prepared from fish lying in the sun under pressure. And so on for nine months... Then it is drained, filtered and gives fish dishes a wonderful taste, although it smells lousy.

26. You can eat anything. Crocodile, ostrich, scorpion, and turtle meat are in order. The stingrays are baked whole. The spectacle is amazing.

27. It's better not to sit on the sand. Sometimes there are sand fleas. Cockroaches are larger, but are mostly found outdoors. The main living creatures in the hotel are small geckos, of which there are a lot, but they do not bother you.

28. The Vietnamese are not accustomed to tipping, although if you leave ten thousand dong (15 rubles), the staff will take it, but will not touch other people’s things, money, wallets, smartphones.

29. The most delicious fruits here are mangosteens (in Russian - garlic due to the similarity of color and shape of the fruits), rambutans and mangoes, for those who are not interested - dragon heart (pitahaya) and cherimoya (scaly green fruit).

30. Steaks are often served rare. You have to ask for it to be fried.

31. It is better to take a city taxi. It costs a penny, and is counted using a taximeter. With a motorcycle taxi you can say goodbye to life in a fun way.

32. International and Russian driver's licenses are not valid in Vietnam.

33. There are essentially no traffic rules in this country. Everyone goes as they want. There are about 50 million scooters for a population of 80 million, and there is chaos on the road. Maximum speed - 60 km/h. In reality - 20–30 km/h. Everyone drives in helmets and face masks, without hand instructions, changing lanes at insane speeds and in all directions. They constantly drive into oncoming traffic for the purpose of overtaking. To cross such a road, you just need to raise your hand and pray to be seen. True, children and cyclists are respected and allowed to pass by everyone.

34. There are special “Holiday Homes” for meeting a girl for a spicy purpose.

35. City dwellers usually have two children, because taxes on the third are simply draconian. The cost of education and health care jumps tenfold. The villagers spit on all the government’s prohibitions and advice, giving birth to ten children each.

36. Intimate services are disguised as massage parlors and (attention!) karaoke. :)

37. In summer the temperature reaches 60 degrees, in the rainy season the air is about 28 degrees and the water is almost the same. So the rains can be easily tolerated in the hotel pool with mango juice.

38. The beach experiences frequent ebb and flow. It is a completely normal situation to discover in the morning that half of the beach is missing or there are shoals at a distance of 100 meters from the surf. Just like in The Diamond Arm. :)

39. On the beach they sell pearls and fruits with shells.

40. Guides will teach you how to distinguish real pearls from fake ones, but real silver or gold pearls almost do not exist. Don't trust certificates. These are dyes.

41. There are many sewing factories of well-known brands in the country, and the Vietnamese, having produced a batch of goods for the so-called “Dolce and Gabbana”, can sell these products under a slightly changed brand, but not with quality in the domestic market.

42. Three Vietnamese prisons are among the ten most terrible prisons in the world. The general principle is a 1.5x1.5 meter cage. You stand bent over. The light is always on. People's psyches are being broken, those who lived in this prison for two years are akin to God... The punishment bottle is two to three meters deep with a diameter of 40–50 cm at the base. Rice is thrown on top and water is poured. If you don't catch it, wait until tomorrow.

43. Vietnamese peasants truly have backs of steel. All day, half-bent over in the rice fields - this is not a lot of fun.

44. There is a “Russian” place in the south of Vietnam. The tourist village of Mui Ne, famous for its excellent quality seafood. There you can meet people from the former USSR who have opened their own travel agencies or cafes, where they will prepare you manti with mashed potatoes, and belyashi with dumplings. There is karaoke and menus in Russian almost everywhere.

45. The service staff is extremely sociable and cheerful, unlike the Arab servants at the resorts of Egypt or Turkey.

46. At the Vietnamese school you can study subjects of your choice. What you taught will be on the certificate, however, everything is paid, so even schoolchildren work.

47. Businessmen and traders are considered the most successful among the Vietnamese. Almost every young man dreams of opening at least a cigarette stall.

48. Russian rubles are not quoted in Vietnam, do not take them with you, just like the euro.

49. Vietnam is truly tropical with 100 percent humidity. Be prepared for the fact that things will not dry in your room.

50. The variety of souvenirs is not amazing. Traditional hats, magnets, shells with fake pearls, and bottles with local reptiles.

51. The Vietnamese produce their own rum. A bottle costs about 100 rubles. Beer 0.33 (local, of course) can be bought in a supermarket for 11 rubles.

52. The people of the socialist republic of Vietnam are eternally grateful to the Russians for their assistance in the American-Vietnamese war. There are monuments and steles everywhere. The older generation carefully preserves Soviet binoculars. Our people helped a lot with weapons and personnel in this war, without officially taking part in it. Joke:

“The new Russian MIG fighter has entered service with the Vietnamese -... It means that a Vietnamese is flying on it and sees: a Yankov plane has appeared. The Vietnamese reads the instructions: “If an enemy plane appears, press the green button.” The Vietnamese presses, the auto-guidance system immediately activates, a rocket is fired - there is no plane. It flies further. Suddenly it’s already two! Vietnamese - in the instructions: “If there are two enemy planes, press the button.” The Vietnamese presses the blue button, the MIG itself aimed the missiles and fired - no planes... It flies further, already five! The Vietnamese, according to the instructions, pressed the white button - he destroyed these too! It flies further - an entire squadron of a dozen aircraft comes towards us. The Vietnamese said: “If there are ten or more, press the red button.” He presses... Then the chair moves back, a man with a preoccupied look gets out and says: “Come on, narrow-eyed one, move over!”

53. 10% of the country (in the north) never recovered from the napalm attacks. Now it's desert.

54. 25 million Vietnamese went into the jungle during the war.

Illustration copyright Reuters Image caption This is the third visit by a sitting US president to Hanoi in more than forty years since the Vietnam War.

The United States has completely lifted the ban on the sale of weapons and military equipment to Vietnam, introduced in 1984. President Barack Obama made the announcement during his three-day visit to the country, which is attracting increasing interest due to its economic success.

Until now, Vietnam has purchased weapons mainly from Russia. Close cooperation between the two countries has developed in this area since the Cold War, when the USSR and Vietnam were allies.

The current Vietnamese government would clearly like to diversify its arms imports and is therefore considering alternative options. However, as BBC correspondent Jonathan Head reports from Hanoi, it is in no hurry to purchase weapons from the United States.

American weapons are still too expensive for Vietnam, even though the country has doubled its defense budget over the past decade. Vietnam's defense strategy is largely based on rivalry with its formidable neighbor, China.

The Vietnamese authorities are seeking to improve their defense capabilities, but do not want to irritate Beijing unnecessarily by purchasing modern weapons that could change the balance of power in the region.

Vietnam has been changing rapidly in recent years. The economic success of this country, which successfully attracts large foreign investments, has forced Vietnam to be looked at as a potential new “Asian tiger”.

But not all reforms in the country go smoothly; the authoritarian political system often becomes an obstacle to them.

In April, the Vietnamese parliament elected a new president - the former head of the internal security service, Tran Dai Quang, who can hardly be suspected of striving for political reforms.

What is Vietnam today, what place does it occupy on the political and economic map of the world?

Nga Pham, BBC Vietnamese commentator:

The war with the United States ended 41 years ago, and Vietnam has, of course, changed a lot since then. Life here has been in full swing lately, the economy is developing quite quickly. There are a huge number of cars on the streets, new shops are opening everywhere.

The economic growth rate is consistently 5-10%, but one of the reasons is that the starting level was very low, and in real terms it is still very low. Therefore, Vietnam is still a poor country with huge economic problems.

The growth of the economy is mainly due to its decentralization and open door policy, which actively attracts foreign investment, primarily from Taiwan, as well as Singapore and South Korea.

Chinese investment is also growing, but China and Vietnam are competitors in the consumer goods industry. China dominates Vietnam's foreign trade but not investment. The Chinese simply don’t need this; they have somewhere to invest money in their own country.

Large investments are being made in textiles and other labor-intensive industries. Vietnam is becoming a major manufacturing center like China, with a lot of goods being produced here. Russian investments are going into the oil and gas industry.

But in addition, more and more startups in IT technology and business are emerging in Vietnam, and these startups are also attracting significant investment from abroad.

Attitudes towards the United States have also changed a lot. There is no more hatred for the United States; on the contrary, I would say that the Vietnamese now love America. Obama received the warmest welcome in Hanoi.

Huge crowds of Hanoians lined the route of his motorcade to greet the American leader. So now the relationship between the two countries is completely different.

The old generation of Vietnamese still loves Russia and Russians. If you come to Vietnam, you will see that many people here still speak Russian, have a warm attitude towards Russia and consider it their big brother. But, of course, young Vietnamese already know little about Russia.

The Communist Party is still in power in Vietnam, but it has evolved greatly. Now she is market-oriented and in this sense is very pragmatic.

Entrepreneurship and commercialization are welcome. The main party task is to develop the economy, because the main pressure on the authorities is caused by the low standard of living.

Vietnam still has a one-party system, but the communists understand that in order to stay in power, they must develop the economy.

The average salary in Vietnam is still very low - about a thousand dollars a year. But in Hanoi and other major cities, a typical office worker earns about $500 a month. It should be taken into account that prices in Vietnam are much lower than in Moscow, where I was just recently and was amazed at the high cost.

Politically, in terms of press freedom and human rights, Vietnam remains a closed and repressive society. The Communist Party separates the economy, where progress is visible, from politics, where nothing changes.

It's working for now, but this state of affairs is unlikely to last long. There is pressure both domestically and from abroad.

Communist ideology has changed in bizarre ways over the past decades and bears little resemblance to Marxism. Vietnam has adopted another five-year plan - a legacy of past times. As usual, it contains high growth rates and sky-high GDP figures, but this does not mean anything, it is just a declaration of intent.

The current Vietnamese leadership can easily adjust numbers, approaches, and directions; it is strong in its flexibility. So we still have to see what Vietnam will be like in 10-20 years, whether it will transform into something that no longer has anything to do with communism.

Michael Buhler, SOAS (Asian and African Studies) University of London:

It is important to understand that Vietnam experienced economic liberalization in the 1980s, but the economic prosperity that followed was not accompanied by a desire for greater political openness.

The Communist Party, which is in power, recently made every effort to prevent a politician with reformist views from being elected to the presidency this year. The regime remains very repressive in its treatment of any opposition groups.

The question is whether Vietnam can continue this policy of economic openness without political reforms. It should be noted that economic reforms were not successful everywhere.

Vietnam, like Russia, is often called a kleptocracy. In both countries we have seen attempts at reform.

Vietnam started its reforms from a very low level. Before Vietnam's Doi Moi restructuring began in 1986, inflation in the country was 700%, agriculture was destroyed by attempts at collectivization, the country produced nothing, and against this background we can talk about two decades of economic prosperity.

But in recent years, the Communist Party has tried to reform state-owned enterprises and liberalize the banking sector, and this campaign has not been very successful. If you look at the root of the problem, the reason for the failures is the lack of political reforms.

As a rule, people close to the Communist Party, “golden youth”, often the sons and daughters of influential party functionaries, were appointed to manage these privatized firms and reform them. This is similar to what happened in Russia, where people close to power were appointed to similar positions.

Therefore, it is not yet clear whether Vietnam will be able to build on the successes achieved. Neighboring China is becoming a more and more expensive economy, wages are getting higher, and we are seeing a lot of manufacturing either about to move or already moving to other countries in Southeast Asia.

In this sense, Vietnam occupies an interesting position in the region. For example, Indonesia has struggled to attract foreign direct investment because democratization and decentralization over the past two years have made it increasingly difficult for foreign investors to understand who controls what and who is responsible for what.

It is easier for investors to invest in authoritarian Vietnam because the Communist Party remains the main player here. This can no longer be said about other countries in the region, such as the Philippines or Indonesia, which have become more democratic in the last couple of years.

In a political sense, pressure on the authorities is growing. The country has an active blogosphere, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for authorities to block protest voices on the Internet - just as happens in many countries with authoritarian regimes.

Organized opposition groups are based in the United States; they know how to use social networks and regular media to put pressure on the country's authorities.

There is also opposition within Vietnam, but there is no opposition party or any organized opposition because the Communist Party immediately suppresses any organized protests or demonstrations, which are very rare in this country.

Many people still perceive Vietnam as the poorest country that has stopped developing, including in the economic field. But this is far from the case, since the small country has high potential for economic development, demonstrating active growth in recent years.

In the first quarter of 2019, Vietnam's economy grew by 7.38%. This is the highest figure in the last 10 years, emphasizes Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh. Economists claim that the second quarter will show growth of 6.51%, the third – 6.84%, and the fourth – 6.75%. Economic growth for the year is expected to be 6.83%.

Growth is projected to average 6.5% through 2020. Now the country is considered moderately developed, with an average per capita income per year of more than $2,000. The country receives its main income from tourism, exports of coffee, agricultural products, light industrial goods, furniture and other industrial goods.

Salary per month by profession in 2019

In Vietnam, ordinary workers are paid little. There is a significant gap between the incomes of the rich and the poor. Large businessmen benefit by using cheap labor. To make good money in Vietnam, you need to be highly qualified. Thus, statistics show that as of May 2018, the minimum wage was 3,980,000 dong ($174.4), and the highest salary for a highly qualified specialist was 11,500,000 dong ($504). The average salary in Vietnam remains at $295.

Below is a table where you can track salaries in dollars by profession for 2019.

As a rule, to be employed in Vietnamese branches, it is necessary to know the national language, since the team includes not only foreigners, but also locals. But they also take Russian speakers with pleasure, but in the tourism industry: during the season there are many Russian tourists in Nha Trang, the guides will have enough work.

Minimum

The last increase in the minimum wage in Vietnam occurred in 2016. Thus, from January 1, 2016, the Vietnam National Wage Council decided to raise the minimum wage by 12.4%.

If we sum up all the latest innovations, then since the beginning of 2015 the minimum wage has already increased by 15%. And over the past 15 years, wages have increased 17 times, which indicates the active rise of the state and excellent prospects for development. Currently, the minimum wage is 3.5 million VND.

The minimum wage also depends on education. If an employee has a diploma in the specialty for which he wants to get a job, the salary is set at 7% above the minimum.

Average starting

The average salary that will be offered to a foreigner planning to work in Vietnam depends on the sector, location of the company and the education of the employee. Typically, foreigners are hired for highly qualified positions with salaries ranging from $500 to $1,000.

There are also vacancies in the tourism sector, but the salaries are lower. So, being a tour guide or tour guide in Nha Trang, a foreigner can earn $450.

Maximum salary

The most prestigious vacancies are offered by international firms that are not constrained by funds. In such a company, a valuable employee manages to earn good money. For example:

• highly qualified specialists receive from $600 to $1000;
• a Russian-speaking guide on excursions can earn up to $450, and in the season - up to $3,000 per month;
• a maid for a private person earns from $500–600.

And in state-owned companies they pay the most in the following industries:

• healthcare: from $350 per month;
• banking system: from $370 monthly;
• metallurgy: $550 per month.

Salary by region and city in Vietnam

Vietnam is divided into 4 zones, which differ in the level of economic development. Each zone has its own minimum wage.

It is constantly indexed, and today it is:

• 1 zone: 3,500,000 dong ($155);
• Zone 2: 3,091,000 VND ($135);
• Zone 3: 2,697,600 VND ($118);
• Zone 4: 2,416,600 VND ($106).

Each employee has the right to receive a salary not lower than the minimum wage in the region. And in developed Vietnamese cities, salaries can exceed the established minimum several times.

Each city requires its own specialists, for example:

1. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City– business centers of the country where high-class specialists are required: accountants, programmers, PR managers. The salary of a good specialist can exceed $1000.
2. Mui Ne- a tourist city where many Russians vacation. It is worth looking for work in hotels or as a tour guide. In the tourism sector, salaries here are high, especially during the season. A guide can earn up to $3,000.
3. Nha Trang– a city that is rapidly developing. The automotive industry is well developed, as is tourism. Salaries range from $300 to $1000, but to receive high pay you need to be a quality specialist. There is an active retail trade in fabrics, traditional medicine, and souvenirs. A salesperson's salary starts from $200-250, a person with the ability to sell receives good interest.

Payroll taxes

When compared to other countries in the world, taxes in Vietnam are low. It maintains low corporate tax, low VAT and progressive personal income tax: all this makes the country suitable for the active development of your own business.

Income tax

Income tax is paid by:

• Vietnamese citizens living in their home country;
• Vietnamese working abroad or on a business trip;
• stateless persons of Vietnam residing in the country for at least 183 days;
• migrants officially employed in Vietnam.

Vietnamese with an income of 5 million VND and foreigners with an income of 8 million or more who officially work in the country are required to pay income tax. Tax is imposed on wages, taking into account remunerations, allowances and benefits, with the exception of some allowances.

Tax rates for Vietnamese citizens:

Foreign citizens living in Vietnam for more than 30 days pay personal income tax according to the following scheme:

1. Fixed rate of 25% when staying in the country from 30 to 183 days.
2. The progressive rate scale is similar to the data in the table. Tax is imposed on income starting from 8 million VND.

Foreigners can send earnings abroad only after filing a tax return and paying all taxes.

In addition to personal income tax, contributions for compulsory insurance are collected from employee salaries. There are 3 forms of social insurance in Vietnam, where the employer or employee transfers money:

• social insurance fund;
• health insurance fund;
• unemployment insurance fund.

The amount of contributions is calculated based on the salary specified in the employment contract. If the employee’s salary is above 20 minimum wages, contributions are transferred from the full amount of income.

The salary of a foreigner working in Vietnam for more than 3 months is also subject to contributions, with the exception of unemployment insurance contributions.

Income that is not taxed

The following are not subject to income tax and other contributions:

• money received for overtime work;
• daily allowances, one-time benefits, subsidies for lunches during working hours;
• additives for toxicity and work in a dangerous enterprise;
• payments for accidents related to production or occupational diseases, subsidies for one-time difficulties;
• subsidies for the birth of a child and the loss of a breadwinner;
• earnings for work in new economic zones or on remote islands with difficult conditions;
• awards and bonuses for obtaining a title from the state, awards for inventions and innovations approved by the federal competent authorities.

Cost of living in Vietnam

• Rental of property. For $200 you can rent an apartment with two bedrooms. A one-room apartment on the outskirts will cost even less - about $100. For comparison, in Russian regional centers one-room apartments are rented for $300–400.
• Communal payments. In Vietnam, as in Russia, they pay monthly for electricity, water, Internet, TV, and garbage collection. Residents of apartment blocks also pay " management fees» - a package of payments for using the elevator, light in the entrance, cleaning the area around the house. The amount of payments depends on the prestige of the area: the average is $20 per month, in prestigious areas the figure may be higher.
• Nutrition. Food prices in Vietnam are minimal. There are a lot of fruits, vegetables, and high quality seafood here. On average, food costs 3–4 times less than in Russia.
• Directions If you are living in Vietnam for a long time, it is recommended to buy a bike. It will be much more economical than spending money on public transport. A motorbike costs about $350, and maintenance and gasoline will cost about 400 rubles monthly.
• Medicine. Vietnamese medicine is considered one of the cheapest in the world. So, one appointment with all examinations and tests in a public hospital will cost $10–15. A private clinic will be more expensive – about $50. Medicine prices are also low.

Of course, it will be difficult for one person with a minimum wage to live in Vietnam, but for a young couple of specialists it will be much easier. If you want, there are a lot of possibilities.

Unemployment rate and migrants' prospects

In 2019, the unemployment rate in Vietnam is 2%, and has been continuously decreasing every year. Considering that the country has a population of 96 million, this figure is impressive. There are a lot of working young people here. Migrants, including Russians and Ukrainians, have the prospect of getting a good job in the Asian country.

Russians are gladly hired in the tourism industry, and there is still a shortage of highly qualified specialists in Vietnam. This requires smart PR managers, marketers, and programmers. Russian-speaking tour guides are in demand. A foreigner who has established himself as a good, narrowly focused specialist has the opportunity to receive a salary of $1,000 or more.

Vietnam is a good option for moving, especially for those who love heat and humidity. But first, you definitely need to go to the country several times to relax - check if the climate is suitable and make useful contacts. Here a foreigner can earn good money, whether he is a highly qualified specialist or a Russian-speaking guide on a seasonal job.