- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 48% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,183 ₫ ($U104) | $U336 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 85,936 ₫ ($U111) | $U257 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,888 ₫ ($U57) | $U142 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,521 ₫ ($U43) | $U26 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,282 ₫ ($U51) | $U94 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,918 ₫ ($U30) | $U63 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,642 ₫ ($U190) | $U207 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64,511 ₫ ($U83) | $U56 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,836 ₫ ($U37) | $U50 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,829 ₫ ($U26) | $U58 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 316,955 ₫ ($U410) | $U245 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,808 ₫ ($U29) | $U87 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13,628 ₫ ($U18) | $U45 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,580,300 ₫ ($U18,844) | $U32,586 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,210,240 ₫ ($U11,904) | $U20,605 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,415,730 ₫ ($U1,830) | $U4,768 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,348,800 ₫ ($U13,375) | $U21,975 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,348,790 ₫ ($U6,913) | $U17,062 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 991,046 ₫ ($U1,281) | $U4,812 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 179,172 ₫ ($U232) | $U771 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,667,660 ₫ ($U11,202) | $U12,874 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,382,590 ₫ ($U3,079) | $U3,811 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,885 ₫ ($U231) | $U289 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60,338 ₫ ($U78) | $U203 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,128,260 ₫ ($U1,458) | $U2,837 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 885,778 ₫ ($U1,145) | $U1,882 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,127,890 ₫ ($U2,750) | $U3,249 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,677,290 ₫ ($U2,168) | $U3,027 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 32% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,173,960,000 ₫ ($U1,517,254) | $U880,350 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17,687 ₫ ($U23) | $U45 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 197,116 ₫ ($U255) | $U1,822 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,060 ₫ ($U26) | $U177 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,133 ₫ ($U80) | $U283 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 277,558 ₫ ($U359) | $U1,297 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75,698 ₫ ($U98) | $U307 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47,850 ₫ ($U62) | $U127 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66,713 ₫ ($U86) | $U220 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33,148 ₫ ($U43) | $U55 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24,656 ₫ ($U32) | $U70 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 88,636 ₫ ($U115) | $U248 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 50% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258,465 ₫ ($U334) | $U957 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175,050 ₫ ($U226) | $U512 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 478,090 ₫ ($U618) | $U1,213 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 776,407 ₫ ($U1,003) | $U2,014 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 126,120 ₫ ($U163) | $U195 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,027 ₫ ($U61) | $U114 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26,573 ₫ ($U34) | $U149 | - 77% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 11,199,100 ₫ ($U14,474) | $U21,676 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,680 ₫ ($U2.17) | $U3.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 724,195 ₫ ($U936) | $U1,487 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,991 ₫ ($U32) | $U120 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Uruguay
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