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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,773 ₫ ($U130) | $U436 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 95,156 ₫ ($U155) | $U294 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54,516 ₫ ($U89) | $U137 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,979 ₫ ($U57) | $U30 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,091 ₫ ($U57) | $U93 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,139 ₫ ($U36) | $U81 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152,153 ₫ ($U248) | $U170 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82,582 ₫ ($U135) | $U58 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35,558 ₫ ($U58) | $U42 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,801 ₫ ($U36) | $U66 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,846 ₫ ($U478) | $U248 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26,009 ₫ ($U42) | $U98 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20,068 ₫ ($U33) | $U52 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,752,100 ₫ ($U37,140) | $U33,667 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,009,800 ₫ ($U17,972) | $U22,346 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ ($U2,329) | $U3,868 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,027,900 ₫ ($U18,002) | $U24,696 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,055,120 ₫ ($U11,517) | $U16,709 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 809,318 ₫ ($U1,321) | $U3,500 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 213,677 ₫ ($U349) | $U1,162 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,221,780 ₫ ($U15,053) | $U13,967 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,664,950 ₫ ($U2,718) | $U4,242 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 156,662 ₫ ($U256) | $U266 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83,546 ₫ ($U136) | $U216 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 997,532 ₫ ($U1,628) | $U2,607 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 750,110 ₫ ($U1,224) | $U1,415 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,070,950 ₫ ($U3,381) | $U3,411 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,560,780 ₫ ($U2,548) | $U3,601 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 33% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,095,000 ₫ ($U1,500,299) | $U1,058,480 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,310 ₫ ($U33) | $U54 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 197,634 ₫ ($U323) | $U1,839 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,744 ₫ ($U93) | $U241 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 511,825 ₫ ($U835) | $U481 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 615,723 ₫ ($U1,005) | $U1,090 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 60,892 ₫ ($U99) | $U292 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 68,122 ₫ ($U111) | $U138 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 104,384 ₫ ($U170) | $U223 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,649 ₫ ($U29) | $U78 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,550 ₫ ($U35) | $U99 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,981 ₫ ($U121) | $U349 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 358,347 ₫ ($U585) | $U928 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 191,700 ₫ ($U313) | $U549 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 550,316 ₫ ($U898) | $U993 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576,401 ₫ ($U941) | $U1,928 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,527 ₫ ($U226) | $U239 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51,021 ₫ ($U83) | $U150 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53,316 ₫ ($U87) | $U170 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,836,000 ₫ ($U19,321) | $U24,685 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,579 ₫ ($U2.58) | $U7 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 579,950 ₫ ($U947) | $U1,950 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,758 ₫ ($U40) | $U151 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 33% cheaper than in Uruguay
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