Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143,996 ₫ ($U234) | $U724 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 106,271 ₫ ($U173) | $U503 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,140 ₫ ($U77) | $U209 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38,496 ₫ ($U62) | $U47 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45,192 ₫ ($U73) | $U191 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,081 ₫ ($U47) | $U143 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300,000 ₫ ($U487) | $U314 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,834 ₫ ($U131) | $U112 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,878 ₫ ($U37) | $U76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,221 ₫ ($U23) | $U92 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 370,796 ₫ ($U602) | $U450 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,854 ₫ ($U37) | $U149 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18,199 ₫ ($U30) | $U83 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,055,400 ₫ ($U35,808) | $U51,645 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,050,700 ₫ ($U22,812) | $U29,981 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,265,110 ₫ ($U3,678) | $U4,496 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,413,300 ₫ ($U25,024) | $U33,373 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,599,390 ₫ ($U13,962) | $U21,627 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,993,520 ₫ ($U3,237) | $U3,779 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150,000 ₫ ($U244) | $U1,143 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,991,230 ₫ ($U9,727) | $U13,757 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($U3,247) | $U5,178 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100,000 ₫ ($U162) | $U303 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 129,682 ₫ ($U211) | $U344 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,254,820 ₫ ($U2,037) | $U4,139 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700,457 ₫ ($U1,137) | $U2,107 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,910 ₫ ($U3,757) | $U4,963 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,411,460 ₫ ($U3,915) | $U4,564 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 688,677,000 ₫ ($U1,118,110) | $U1,133,520 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,768 ₫ ($U37) | $U76 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227,099 ₫ ($U369) | $U2,578 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $U281 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $U723 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 368,916 ₫ ($U599) | $U2,596 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61,982 ₫ ($U101) | $U191 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64,330 ₫ ($U104) | $U157 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,170 ₫ ($U130) | $U311 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,163 ₫ ($U46) | $U110 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32,668 ₫ ($U53) | $U135 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 379,696 ₫ ($U616) | $U563 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370,093 ₫ ($U601) | $U1,521 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 218,316 ₫ ($U354) | $U647 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($U3,247) | $U1,067 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 652,301 ₫ ($U1,059) | $U2,942 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244,507 ₫ ($U397) | $U358 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65,393 ₫ ($U106) | $U236 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52,767 ₫ ($U86) | $U180 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($U20,360) | $U49,696 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $U13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 586,665 ₫ ($U952) | $U2,557 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,635 ₫ ($U55) | $U214 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,390 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 50% cheaper than in Uruguay
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