Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ ($U164) | $U718 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ ($U151) | $U436 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ ($U71) | $U192 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ ($U56) | $U45 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ ($U59) | $U194 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ ($U45) | $U115 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ ($U218) | $U315 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ ($U112) | $U104 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ ($U50) | $U72 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ ($U31) | $U95 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ ($U351) | $U384 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ ($U38) | $U143 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ ($U45) | $U76 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ ($U45,123) | $U46,277 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ ($U22,091) | $U29,092 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ ($U4,376) | $U4,475 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ ($U18,638) | $U29,388 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ ($U11,345) | $U20,732 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ ($U4,280) | $U3,592 | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ ($U434) | $U1,190 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ ($U9,966) | $U15,230 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($U3,127) | $U5,268 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ ($U220) | $U292 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ ($U224) | $U320 | - 30% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ ($U1,611) | $U3,732 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ ($U1,372) | $U1,612 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ ($U3,618) | $U4,920 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ ($U3,693) | $U4,112 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ ($U1,080,238) | $U1,134,090 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ ($U36) | $U74 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ ($U354) | $U2,227 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($U294) | $U343 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($U218) | $U537 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($U4,691) | $U2,526 | + 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ ($U138) | $U279 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ ($U98) | $U151 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ ($U108) | $U320 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ ($U49) | $U119 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ ($U56) | $U163 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ ($U102) | $U520 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ ($U845) | $U1,553 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ ($U223) | $U643 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,506 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ ($U1,004) | $U2,858 | - 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ ($U350) | $U367 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ ($U100) | $U213 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ ($U60) | $U182 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($U19,607) | $U47,968 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ ($U2.20) | $U8 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ ($U973) | $U2,984 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ ($U48) | $U205 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay
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