Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ ($U118) | $U663 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ ($U145) | $U427 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ ($U68) | $U175 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,549 ₫ ($U52) | $U38 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ ($U60) | $U156 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ ($U41) | $U108 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ ($U251) | $U298 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ ($U122) | $U69 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ ($U59) | $U54 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ ($U34) | $U92 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ ($U535) | $U323 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ ($U45) | $U127 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ ($U40) | $U63 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,492,700 ₫ ($U38,570) | $U38,493 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ ($U29,119) | $U24,009 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ ($U7,629) | $U4,069 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ ($U20,363) | $U24,631 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ ($U14,625) | $U17,600 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ ($U2,121) | $U2,442 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 270,720 ₫ ($U464) | $U1,578 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ ($U5,682) | $U21,566 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ ($U2,097) | $U8,739 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ ($U260) | $U253 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ ($U176) | $U278 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ ($U1,701) | $U2,911 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ ($U1,040) | $U1,382 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ ($U4,027) | $U4,168 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ ($U3,752) | $U3,552 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ ($U1,433,832) | $U992,493 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,899 ₫ ($U39) | $U72 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ ($U996) | $U2,530 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($U322) | $U391 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ ($U394) | $U541 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($U5,144) | $U1,480 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ ($U274) | $U386 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ ($U150) | $U154 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ ($U137) | $U333 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ ($U59) | $U92 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ ($U55) | $U150 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ ($U110) | $U553 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Vietnam | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ ($U649) | $U989 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ ($U333) | $U642 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ ($U628) | $U1,324 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ ($U1,051) | $U2,230 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ ($U260) | $U299 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ ($U82) | $U175 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ ($U66) | $U153 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($U21,504) | $U48,535 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ ($U3.12) | $U11 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ ($U961) | $U2,484 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,494 ₫ ($U51) | $U189 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay
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