- 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 | 65,195 ₫ ($U92) | $U347 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 92,666 ₫ ($U130) | $U277 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,839 ₫ ($U67) | $U168 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,247 ₫ ($U47) | $U28 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,218 ₫ ($U49) | $U93 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,537 ₫ ($U30) | $U85 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ ($U154) | $U174 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,204 ₫ ($U89) | $U72 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,335 ₫ ($U37) | $U55 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,408 ₫ ($U23) | $U75 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ ($U379) | $U228 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,189 ₫ ($U33) | $U93 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,501 ₫ ($U25) | $U53 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 32% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ ($U29,523) | $U34,480 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ ($U18,515) | $U21,940 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ ($U1,756) | $U4,166 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ ($U16,913) | $U22,404 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ ($U9,647) | $U15,834 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ ($U863) | $U3,967 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ ($U309) | $U895 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ ($U15,198) | $U14,535 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ ($U5,074) | $U4,048 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ ($U200) | $U289 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,650 ₫ ($U110) | $U202 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 41% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ ($U1,240) | $U2,800 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 779,250 ₫ ($U1,094) | $U1,803 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ ($U2,661) | $U3,132 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ ($U2,062) | $U3,689 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ ($U1,515,041) | $U874,826 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ ($U26) | $U52 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ ($U308) | $U1,660 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ ($U59) | $U263 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ ($U116) | $U640 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ ($U853) | $U1,389 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ ($U91) | $U252 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ ($U81) | $U149 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ ($U112) | $U204 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ ($U39) | $U72 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ ($U31) | $U101 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ ($U130) | $U297 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ ($U613) | $U909 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ ($U255) | $U587 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ ($U1,223) | $U953 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ ($U770) | $U1,975 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ ($U198) | $U190 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ ($U66) | $U120 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ ($U34) | $U140 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ ($U14,918) | $U20,457 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ ($U2.25) | $U7 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ ($U1,002) | $U1,677 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ ($U35) | $U140 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in Uruguay
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