Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Vietnam
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| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 102% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (319,769 ₫) | 91,526 ₫ | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (233,174 ₫) | 95,967 ₫ | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (130,506 ₫) | 41,471 ₫ | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (42,540 ₫) | 37,199 ₫ | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (86,791 ₫) | 37,298 ₫ | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (40,583 ₫) | 29,744 ₫ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (176,348 ₫) | 300,000 ₫ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (59,042 ₫) | 80,834 ₫ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (28,442 ₫) | 22,878 ₫ | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (67,485 ₫) | 14,485 ₫ | + 366% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (419,035 ₫) | 370,796 ₫ | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (55,779 ₫) | 22,282 ₫ | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (35,493 ₫) | 17,389 ₫ | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 169% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (53,631,333 ₫) | 21,639,300 ₫ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (38,416,478 ₫) | 15,275,600 ₫ | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (4,840,871 ₫) | 2,265,110 ₫ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (40,223,144 ₫) | 15,413,300 ₫ | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (26,117,561 ₫) | 8,888,290 ₫ | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (3,539,515 ₫) | 1,993,520 ₫ | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (1,421,476 ₫) | 150,000 ₫ | + 848% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (5,291,466 ₫) | 5,991,230 ₫ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (2,085,395 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (256,483 ₫) | 163,111 ₫ | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (279,312 ₫) | 126,910 ₫ | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (1,373,355 ₫) | 1,254,820 ₫ | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (1,389,400 ₫) | 1,036,100 ₫ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (3,145,761 ₫) | 2,534,030 ₫ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (4,006,682 ₫) | 2,411,460 ₫ | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (709,936,381 ₫) | 688,677,000 ₫ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (20,313 ₫) | 22,768 ₫ | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (662,655 ₫) | 227,099 ₫ | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 110% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (148,121 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (501,356 ₫) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (2,405,196 ₫) | 368,916 ₫ | + 552% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (173,454 ₫) | 61,982 ₫ | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (114,762 ₫) | 64,330 ₫ | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (148,281 ₫) | 80,170 ₫ | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (76,192 ₫) | 28,163 ₫ | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (125,363 ₫) | 32,668 ₫ | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (341,332 ₫) | 199,467 ₫ | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 150% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (1,248,845 ₫) | 347,232 ₫ | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (620,161 ₫) | 218,316 ₫ | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (3,071,381 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (3,320,935 ₫) | 652,301 ₫ | + 409% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (573,500 ₫) | 244,507 ₫ | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (168,068 ₫) | 60,195 ₫ | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (259,771 ₫) | 47,417 ₫ | + 448% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (14,532,206 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (4,924 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (1,878,821 ₫) | 586,665 ₫ | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (124,843 ₫) | 31,807 ₫ | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 971 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Vietnam
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