- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60,657 ₫ ($U80) | $U357 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,657 ₫ ($U123) | $U275 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,366 ₫ ($U62) | $U175 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,538 ₫ ($U43) | $U28 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,834 ₫ ($U47) | $U91 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,268 ₫ ($U28) | $U79 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110,328 ₫ ($U145) | $U180 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64,013 ₫ ($U84) | $U63 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,400 ₫ ($U33) | $U54 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,596 ₫ ($U22) | $U72 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 262,587 ₫ ($U346) | $U250 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,998 ₫ ($U30) | $U91 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,768 ₫ ($U22) | $U54 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,283,700 ₫ ($U26,716) | $U34,148 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,600,400 ₫ ($U16,596) | $U21,028 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,558,460 ₫ ($U2,053) | $U4,367 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,877,500 ₫ ($U15,644) | $U22,434 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,677,160 ₫ ($U8,795) | $U15,016 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 827,923 ₫ ($U1,090) | $U4,703 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 199,785 ₫ ($U263) | $U860 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,116,700 ₫ ($U18,594) | $U14,886 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,123,740 ₫ ($U5,432) | $U3,410 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 145,001 ₫ ($U191) | $U289 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 97,418 ₫ ($U128) | $U208 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 901,667 ₫ ($U1,188) | $U2,760 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 764,233 ₫ ($U1,007) | $U1,702 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,834,590 ₫ ($U2,416) | $U3,310 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,486,170 ₫ ($U1,957) | $U3,168 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,692,000 ₫ ($U1,312,778) | $U882,837 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,427 ₫ ($U24) | $U52 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 209,442 ₫ ($U276) | $U1,754 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51,000 ₫ ($U67) | $U203 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 248,283 ₫ ($U327) | $U569 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 625,454 ₫ ($U824) | $U976 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,649 ₫ ($U85) | $U341 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55,706 ₫ ($U73) | $U151 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102,626 ₫ ($U135) | $U234 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,980 ₫ ($U49) | $U63 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,226 ₫ ($U28) | $U103 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 117,735 ₫ ($U155) | $U265 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 48% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519,299 ₫ ($U684) | $U941 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,681 ₫ ($U243) | $U564 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,318,920 ₫ ($U1,737) | $U980 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 514,372 ₫ ($U677) | $U2,050 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139,965 ₫ ($U184) | $U208 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46,380 ₫ ($U61) | $U120 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23,396 ₫ ($U31) | $U138 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,131,000 ₫ ($U14,661) | $U20,372 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,650 ₫ ($U2.17) | $U7 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 698,214 ₫ ($U920) | $U1,679 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,910 ₫ ($U33) | $U135 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Uruguay
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