Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59,701 ₫ ($U96) | $U747 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,955 ₫ ($U158) | $U449 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46,430 ₫ ($U75) | $U208 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,018 ₫ ($U58) | $U43 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41,565 ₫ ($U67) | $U189 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ ($U46) | $U103 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ ($U225) | $U276 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ ($U115) | $U91 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ ($U52) | $U65 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,317 ₫ ($U34) | $U96 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ ($U361) | $U401 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 31,572 ₫ ($U51) | $U135 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ ($U46) | $U74 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,648,900 ₫ ($U46,143) | $U41,857 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,188,400 ₫ ($U22,853) | $U25,102 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ ($U4,508) | $U4,196 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,910,700 ₫ ($U19,184) | $U28,461 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ ($U11,687) | $U18,921 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,966,240 ₫ ($U4,778) | $U3,481 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ ($U447) | $U1,242 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ ($U10,266) | $U15,030 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($U3,221) | $U5,652 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ ($U227) | $U301 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,292 ₫ ($U229) | $U301 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ ($U1,660) | $U3,418 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ ($U1,414) | $U1,556 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ ($U3,727) | $U4,591 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ ($U3,804) | $U4,423 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 978,958,000 ₫ ($U1,576,763) | $U1,217,570 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,574 ₫ ($U36) | $U73 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145,458 ₫ ($U234) | $U2,322 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($U303) | $U347 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($U225) | $U538 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($U4,832) | $U2,157 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ ($U142) | $U339 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ ($U101) | $U162 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ ($U111) | $U335 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ ($U50) | $U104 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ ($U58) | $U159 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ ($U105) | $U535 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 588,054 ₫ ($U947) | $U1,249 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 173,609 ₫ ($U280) | $U645 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,385 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ ($U1,034) | $U3,503 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ ($U361) | $U426 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ ($U85) | $U218 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ ($U41) | $U190 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($U20,198) | $U44,095 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ ($U2.27) | $U6 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ ($U1,003) | $U2,896 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,415 ₫ ($U49) | $U199 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 45% cheaper than in Uruguay
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