- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62,944 ₫ ($U87) | $U347 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,223 ₫ ($U129) | $U271 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,227 ₫ ($U65) | $U173 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,387 ₫ ($U46) | $U27 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36,193 ₫ ($U50) | $U90 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,836 ₫ ($U30) | $U71 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,990 ₫ ($U158) | $U189 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,896 ₫ ($U88) | $U60 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,147 ₫ ($U36) | $U54 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,466 ₫ ($U23) | $U72 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,900 ₫ ($U361) | $U250 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,543 ₫ ($U33) | $U95 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,522 ₫ ($U23) | $U53 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 33% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,190,100 ₫ ($U27,908) | $U34,827 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,408,900 ₫ ($U17,152) | $U21,270 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,413,140 ₫ ($U1,953) | $U3,654 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,811,500 ₫ ($U16,327) | $U20,799 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,563,810 ₫ ($U9,073) | $U15,059 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 888,025 ₫ ($U1,227) | $U4,703 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,373 ₫ ($U274) | $U862 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,567,570 ₫ ($U11,843) | $U14,620 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,718,060 ₫ ($U5,139) | $U3,967 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177,252 ₫ ($U245) | $U275 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 87,227 ₫ ($U121) | $U211 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 879,993 ₫ ($U1,216) | $U2,822 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 762,203 ₫ ($U1,054) | $U1,834 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,866,270 ₫ ($U2,580) | $U3,454 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,496,840 ₫ ($U2,069) | $U3,001 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,098,840,000 ₫ ($U1,518,886) | $U840,911 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,207 ₫ ($U25) | $U49 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 203,477 ₫ ($U281) | $U1,837 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51,000 ₫ ($U70) | $U203 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 72,785 ₫ ($U101) | $U388 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 657,742 ₫ ($U909) | $U785 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54,891 ₫ ($U76) | $U341 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53,428 ₫ ($U74) | $U145 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92,476 ₫ ($U128) | $U234 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,980 ₫ ($U51) | $U60 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,737 ₫ ($U30) | $U85 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99,705 ₫ ($U138) | $U265 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 48% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375,299 ₫ ($U519) | $U1,011 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186,054 ₫ ($U257) | $U564 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($U2,765) | $U949 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 518,966 ₫ ($U717) | $U2,018 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130,700 ₫ ($U181) | $U190 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,766 ₫ ($U63) | $U120 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,119 ₫ ($U33) | $U133 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,588,300 ₫ ($U16,018) | $U20,421 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,694 ₫ ($U2.34) | $U7 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 701,194 ₫ ($U969) | $U1,705 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,117 ₫ ($U35) | $U132 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,332 prices entered by 290 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay
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