Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 82% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (254,907 ₫) | 52,492 ₫ | + 386% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (192,243 ₫) | 97,265 ₫ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (92,012 ₫) | 44,600 ₫ | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (40,538 ₫) | 36,112 ₫ | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (89,932 ₫) | 39,794 ₫ | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.95 (31,692 ₫) | 29,934 ₫ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (118,462 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (49,901 ₫) | 75,879 ₫ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (23,819 ₫) | 32,956 ₫ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (64,316 ₫) | 21,577 ₫ | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (385,979 ₫) | 196,274 ₫ | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (53,754 ₫) | 29,790 ₫ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (28,595 ₫) | 29,283 ₫ | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (61,596,103 ₫) | 29,166,100 ₫ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (45,717,573 ₫) | 14,948,500 ₫ | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (4,822,999 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (37,250,938 ₫) | 12,023,000 ₫ | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (25,943,365 ₫) | 7,174,960 ₫ | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (3,491,238 ₫) | 6,000,000 ₫ | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (2,229,238 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 692% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,109 (7,098,540 ₫) | 5,700,000 ₫ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (2,147,428 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (280,237 ₫) | 188,000 ₫ | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (229,855 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (1,220,317 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (1,235,399 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 331 (2,117,506 ₫) | 2,203,270 ₫ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 341 (2,181,157 ₫) | 2,270,790 ₫ | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,361 (584,613,889 ₫) | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (24,214 ₫) | 26,955 ₫ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (569,129 ₫) | 140,837 ₫ | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (145,269 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (239,788 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (1,813,761 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (166,760 ₫) | 88,000 ₫ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (103,436 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (127,828 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (78,712 ₫) | 37,000 ₫ | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (59,911 ₫) | 20,000 ₫ | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (250,032 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 158% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (1,191,471 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (590,640 ₫) | 180,820 ₫ | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (2,123,541 ₫) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (1,758,942 ₫) | 623,918 ₫ | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (483,893 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | + 219% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (132,998 ₫) | 49,360 ₫ | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (262,043 ₫) | 24,450 ₫ | + 972% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (12,730,186 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (4,432 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 265 (1,693,084 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (128,829 ₫) | 30,281 ₫ | + 325% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 73% more expensive than in Vietnam
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