- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71,111 ₫ ($U98) | $U352 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ ($U124) | $U276 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ ($U69) | $U170 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ ($U46) | $U28 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ ($U48) | $U92 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ ($U32) | $U84 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ ($U151) | $U175 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ ($U93) | $U73 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ ($U40) | $U55 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ ($U23) | $U72 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ ($U374) | $U227 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ ($U32) | $U92 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ ($U23) | $U53 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ ($U29,092) | $U31,544 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ ($U18,245) | $U23,398 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ ($U1,731) | $U3,875 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,999,000 ₫ ($U15,218) | $U24,319 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ ($U9,506) | $U16,357 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ ($U850) | $U4,443 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ ($U304) | $U921 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ ($U14,976) | $U14,452 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ ($U5,000) | $U4,023 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ ($U197) | $U304 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75,183 ₫ ($U104) | $U208 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ ($U1,222) | $U2,768 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ ($U1,118) | $U1,684 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ ($U2,622) | $U3,038 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ ($U2,032) | $U3,667 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 29% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ ($U1,492,919) | $U874,826 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ ($U26) | $U53 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ ($U303) | $U1,669 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ ($U58) | $U255 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ ($U114) | $U640 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ ($U806) | $U1,178 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ ($U89) | $U252 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ ($U79) | $U152 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ ($U110) | $U180 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ ($U39) | $U75 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ ($U30) | $U96 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ ($U128) | $U302 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ ($U604) | $U883 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ ($U251) | $U573 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ ($U1,263) | $U953 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ ($U759) | $U1,893 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ ($U195) | $U187 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ ($U65) | $U125 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ ($U33) | $U135 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ ($U14,700) | $U23,009 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ ($U2.21) | $U7 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ ($U988) | $U1,620 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ ($U35) | $U141 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in Uruguay
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