Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Vietnam
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 77% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (282,699 ₫) | 105,174 ₫ | + 169% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (209,396 ₫) | 96,809 ₫ | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 21 (141,608 ₫) | 45,649 ₫ | + 210% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.83 (38,461 ₫) | 35,672 ₫ | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 22 (147,649 ₫) | 37,607 ₫ | + 293% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (41,893 ₫) | 28,774 ₫ | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (137,017 ₫) | 139,708 ₫ | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 9 (57,268 ₫) | 71,686 ₫ | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (33,007 ₫) | 32,005 ₫ | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 19,689 ₫ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 224,425 ₫ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (53,847 ₫) | 24,029 ₫ | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.21 (14,568 ₫) | 28,840 ₫ | - 49% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 88% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (25,436,520 ₫) | 28,859,500 ₫ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,327 (21,964,564 ₫) | 14,128,800 ₫ | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 732 (4,835,261 ₫) | 2,798,700 ₫ | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (32,646,638 ₫) | 11,920,700 ₫ | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,349 (15,510,674 ₫) | 7,256,250 ₫ | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 323 (2,129,291 ₫) | 2,737,250 ₫ | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 278 (1,833,534 ₫) | 277,391 ₫ | + 561% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,166 (7,700,010 ₫) | 6,374,000 ₫ | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (2,805,770 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 39 (260,004 ₫) | 140,957 ₫ | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (330,615 ₫) | 142,949 ₫ | + 131% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 98% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (1,734,691 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (2,265,002 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | + 158% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (2,042,827 ₫) | 2,313,930 ₫ | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (3,698,079 ₫) | 2,361,910 ₫ | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 130% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 130% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 68,430 (451,798,027 ₫) | 690,897,000 ₫ | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.21 (14,573 ₫) | 23,091 ₫ | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (1,847,571 ₫) | 226,460 ₫ | + 716% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 42% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (42,400 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (539,800 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 286% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (1,971,007 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (160,091 ₫) | 88,000 ₫ | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (134,939 ₫) | 62,500 ₫ | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (129,220 ₫) | 68,966 ₫ | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (73,009 ₫) | 31,334 ₫ | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (163,679 ₫) | 36,037 ₫ | + 354% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (322,007 ₫) | 65,422 ₫ | + 392% | |
Entertainment | + 103% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 103% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (321,011 ₫) | 540,332 ₫ | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (521,516 ₫) | 142,312 ₫ | + 266% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (2,897,225 ₫) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (2,022,921 ₫) | 642,006 ₫ | + 215% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 223,989 ₫ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (138,703 ₫) | 64,050 ₫ | + 117% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 38,566 ₫ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (19,724,532 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (2,481 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 488 (3,222,000 ₫) | 622,544 ₫ | + 418% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (158,680 ₫) | 30,943 ₫ | + 413% | |
TOTAL | + 88% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 515 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 88% more expensive than in Vietnam
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