- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Saudi Arabia
- Hanoi
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanoi, Vietnam compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 50% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 ₫ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 70 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 90,000 ₫ (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 30 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42,574 ₫ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 8 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,104 ₫ (﷼ 5.63) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,455 ₫ (﷼ 5.52) | ﷼ 7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,569 ₫ (﷼ 3.39) | ﷼ 10 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 106,184 ₫ (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 20 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 65,532 ₫ (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,661 ₫ (﷼ 4.56) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,286 ₫ (﷼ 2.36) | ﷼ 3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200,000 ₫ (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21,533 ₫ (﷼ 3.55) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,698 ₫ (﷼ 1.77) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 42% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,125,300 ₫ (﷼ 3,156) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,333,600 ₫ (﷼ 1,540) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,355,020 ₫ (﷼ 224) | ﷼ 300 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,891,260 ₫ (﷼ 1,137) | ﷼ 3,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,611,110 ₫ (﷼ 761) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 584,504 ₫ (﷼ 96) | ﷼ 300 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 248,750 ₫ (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 100 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,441,140 ₫ (﷼ 1,558) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,389,490 ₫ (﷼ 394) | ﷼ 300 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,077 ₫ (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 80 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63,247 ₫ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 10 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 13% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,341,110 ₫ (﷼ 221) | ﷼ 150 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 381,429 ₫ (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 100 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,591,670 ₫ (﷼ 263) | ﷼ 400 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,000 ₫ (﷼ 261) | ﷼ 150 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 73% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,090,000,000 ₫ (﷼ 179,847) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16,655 ₫ (﷼ 2.75) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 450% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 175,000 ₫ (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 900 | - 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 107,358 ₫ (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 22 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 39% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87,911 ₫ (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 10 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147,023 ₫ (﷼ 24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 176,840 ₫ (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 100 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 53,370 ₫ (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 60,933 ₫ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 19 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86,790 ₫ (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,062 ₫ (﷼ 3.48) | ﷼ 8 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28,761 ₫ (﷼ 4.75) | ﷼ 7 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82,098 ₫ (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 10 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 37% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 327,757 ₫ (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 100 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190,000 ₫ (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 670,745 ₫ (﷼ 111) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 ₫ (﷼ 66) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 102,222 ₫ (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35,769 ₫ (﷼ 5.90) | ﷼ 14 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,000 ₫ (﷼ 2.47) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 3,805,340 ₫ (﷼ 628) | ﷼ 700 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,485 ₫ (﷼ 0.25) | ﷼ 0.40 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 954,545 ₫ (﷼ 157) | ﷼ 150 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,500 ₫ (﷼ 4.04) | ﷼ 100 | - 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 351 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 6,384
(38,690,500 ₫)
in Hanoi.
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