Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ ($U168) | $U633 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ ($U133) | $U417 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ ($U97) | $U217 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ ($U48) | $U40 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,237 ₫ ($U48) | $U161 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ ($U24) | $U114 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ ($U277) | $U267 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ ($U150) | $U69 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ ($U63) | $U51 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ ($U23) | $U89 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ ($U763) | $U313 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ ($U43) | $U128 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ ($U31) | $U63 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ ($U50,372) | $U42,781 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ ($U19,124) | $U24,449 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ ($U11,366) | $U3,685 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ ($U18,229) | $U26,573 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ ($U11,922) | $U18,091 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ ($U2,834) | $U2,393 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ ($U435) | $U1,590 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ ($U5,101) | $U19,831 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ ($U2,824) | $U6,243 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ ($U294) | $U229 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ ($U222) | $U296 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $U2,651 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ ($U1,591) | $U1,401 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ ($U3,551) | $U4,582 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $U3,877 | - | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ ($U1,330,317) | $U1,091,840 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,012 ₫ ($U40) | $U74 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ ($U1,053) | $U2,307 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($U299) | $U346 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($U222) | $U541 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($U4,773) | $U1,251 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ ($U255) | $U386 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ ($U139) | $U146 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ ($U127) | $U279 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ ($U50) | $U76 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ ($U51) | $U140 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ ($U163) | $U470 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ ($U602) | $U972 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 201,820 ₫ ($U321) | $U665 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ ($U583) | $U1,344 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ ($U1,267) | $U2,313 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ ($U242) | $U310 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ ($U84) | $U185 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ ($U61) | $U164 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($U19,951) | $U51,246 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ ($U2.89) | $U6 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ ($U892) | $U2,234 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32,050 ₫ ($U51) | $U194 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay
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