- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Saudi Arabia
- Hanoi
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanoi, Vietnam compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 39% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 ₫ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 48 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 90,000 ₫ (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 30 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,992 ₫ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,041 ₫ (﷼ 5.28) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 33,455 ₫ (﷼ 5.51) | ﷼ 7 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,117 ₫ (﷼ 3.81) | ﷼ 10 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 97,284 ₫ (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 20 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 68,770 ₫ (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23,160 ₫ (﷼ 3.81) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,286 ₫ (﷼ 2.35) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200,000 ₫ (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21,864 ₫ (﷼ 3.60) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14,040 ₫ (﷼ 2.31) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 131% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 41% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,125,300 ₫ (﷼ 3,150) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,333,600 ₫ (﷼ 1,537) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,304,830 ₫ (﷼ 215) | ﷼ 300 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,891,260 ₫ (﷼ 1,135) | ﷼ 3,000 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,611,110 ₫ (﷼ 759) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 580,692 ₫ (﷼ 96) | ﷼ 300 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 248,750 ₫ (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 100 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | 9,441,140 ₫ (﷼ 1,555) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,389,490 ₫ (﷼ 393) | ﷼ 300 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 162,828 ₫ (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 80 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111,745 ₫ (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 10 | + 84% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 15% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,341,110 ₫ (﷼ 221) | ﷼ 150 | + 47% | |
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 ₫ (﷼ 262) | ﷼ 400 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,000 ₫ (﷼ 260) | ﷼ 150 | + 73% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 71% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,090,000,000 ₫ (﷼ 179,498) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 124% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16,264 ₫ (﷼ 2.68) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 436% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 175,000 ₫ (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 900 | - 97% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 110,054 ₫ (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 22 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 34% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87,911 ₫ (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 10 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 112,313 ₫ (﷼ 18) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 292,453 ₫ (﷼ 48) | ﷼ 100 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37,714 ₫ (﷼ 6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59,200 ₫ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 19 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83,997 ₫ (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 20 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 24,263 ₫ (﷼ 4.00) | ﷼ 8 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30,069 ₫ (﷼ 4.95) | ﷼ 7 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82,770 ₫ (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 10 | + 36% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 33% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304,971 ₫ (﷼ 50) | ﷼ 100 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 190,000 ₫ (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,033,330 ₫ (﷼ 170) | - | - | |
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 | 99,888 ₫ (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35,769 ₫ (﷼ 5.89) | ﷼ 14 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,000 ₫ (﷼ 2.47) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,423,300 ₫ (﷼ 2,046) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,485 ₫ (﷼ 0.24) | ﷼ 0.40 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 954,545 ₫ (﷼ 157) | ﷼ 150 | + 5% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,500 ₫ (﷼ 4.03) | ﷼ 100 | - 96% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 54% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 14,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 6,414
(38,948,679 ₫)
in Hanoi.
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