Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (331,287 ₫) | 105,483 ₫ | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (192,866 ₫) | 83,805 ₫ | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (96,621 ₫) | 60,838 ₫ | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (42,658 ₫) | 30,218 ₫ | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (93,750 ₫) | 35,557 ₫ | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (34,149 ₫) | 15,000 ₫ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (152,046 ₫) | 173,832 ₫ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (49,405 ₫) | 94,349 ₫ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (25,710 ₫) | 39,798 ₫ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (80,487 ₫) | 14,723 ₫ | + 447% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (354,654 ₫) | 479,608 ₫ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (54,498 ₫) | 27,234 ₫ | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (24,787 ₫) | 19,581 ₫ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (56,913,446 ₫) | 31,661,000 ₫ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (42,505,208 ₫) | 12,020,000 ₫ | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (5,178,727 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (34,551,322 ₫) | 11,457,400 ₫ | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (22,559,461 ₫) | 7,493,590 ₫ | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (3,485,196 ₫) | 1,781,460 ₫ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (2,190,993 ₫) | 273,267 ₫ | + 702% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (9,361,869 ₫) | 3,206,280 ₫ | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (2,104,741 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (277,278 ₫) | 185,000 ₫ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (283,068 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (1,439,151 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (1,321,470 ₫) | 1,000,000 ₫ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (2,182,585 ₫) | 2,232,240 ₫ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (2,195,168 ₫) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (620,433,206 ₫) | 836,158,000 ₫ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (21,840 ₫) | 25,025 ₫ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (1,807,025 ₫) | 661,935 ₫ | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (144,936 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (239,238 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (2,098,332 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (166,377 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (112,922 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (149,204 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (87,729 ₫) | 31,443 ₫ | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (123,127 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (347,845 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 239% | |
| 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 196 (1,248,830 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (621,339 ₫) | 211,557 ₫ | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (1,514,064 ₫) | 366,238 ₫ | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (2,118,340 ₫) | 796,579 ₫ | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (493,404 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (135,794 ₫) | 52,588 ₫ | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (285,824 ₫) | 38,426 ₫ | + 644% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (11,777,351 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (3,378 ₫) | 1,817 ₫ | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (1,890,811 ₫) | 560,684 ₫ | + 237% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (122,631 ₫) | 33,919 ₫ | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,338 prices entered by 302 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 79% more expensive than in Vietnam
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