Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,870 ₫ ($U175) | $U627 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77,814 ₫ ($U135) | $U423 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ ($U68) | $U180 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29,500 ₫ ($U51) | $U38 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,240 ₫ ($U52) | $U154 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ ($U41) | $U113 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ ($U253) | $U284 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ ($U123) | $U71 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ ($U59) | $U55 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,776 ₫ ($U26) | $U89 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ ($U540) | $U368 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25,500 ₫ ($U44) | $U129 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ ($U40) | $U67 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,764,400 ₫ ($U51,594) | $U39,532 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ ($U29,436) | $U26,396 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ ($U7,712) | $U3,872 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,227,900 ₫ ($U17,729) | $U26,421 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,564,970 ₫ ($U13,113) | $U18,245 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ ($U2,144) | $U2,498 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 276,844 ₫ ($U480) | $U1,584 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ ($U5,743) | $U22,338 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782,210 ₫ ($U3,089) | $U6,903 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ ($U263) | $U253 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ ($U178) | $U300 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ ($U1,719) | $U3,254 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ ($U1,733) | $U1,552 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ ($U4,070) | $U4,556 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ ($U3,793) | $U3,981 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ ($U1,449,418) | $U992,493 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,670 ₫ ($U44) | $U73 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ ($U1,006) | $U2,438 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($U326) | $U346 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($U242) | $U541 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($U5,200) | $U1,251 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ ($U277) | $U386 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ ($U152) | $U154 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ ($U139) | $U334 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ ($U59) | $U89 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ ($U55) | $U150 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 121,637 ₫ ($U211) | $U553 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ ($U656) | $U1,089 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 201,820 ₫ ($U350) | $U657 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ ($U635) | $U1,324 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ ($U1,381) | $U2,164 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ ($U263) | $U310 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ ($U91) | $U172 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ ($U67) | $U156 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($U21,738) | $U51,246 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ ($U3.15) | $U7 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ ($U972) | $U2,484 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,961 ₫ ($U54) | $U192 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay
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