Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 20% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58,249 ₫ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 183 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95,284 ₫ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 100 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,711 ₫ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 48 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,970 ₫ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,096 ₫ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,632 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128,717 ₫ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 64 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59,455 ₫ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,177 ₫ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,009 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 340,806 ₫ (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 244 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,487 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22,886 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 14 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 32% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,139,300 ₫ (Mex$ 22,631) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,321,600 ₫ (Mex$ 15,863) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (Mex$ 1,364) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,581,000 ₫ (Mex$ 10,893) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,580,190 ₫ (Mex$ 7,429) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 770 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262,699 ₫ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 351 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (Mex$ 7,507) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,695,490 ₫ (Mex$ 2,334) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 88 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 54 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 20% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993,010 ₫ (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 848 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 775,181 ₫ (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 552 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,365,010 ₫ (Mex$ 2,048) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,210 ₫ (Mex$ 1,368) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 28% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,086,160,000 ₫ (Mex$ 940,393) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,630 ₫ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176,836 ₫ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 424 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 127,816 ₫ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 283 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 10% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 105 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 129,807 ₫ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 137 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (Mex$ 677) | Mex$ 517 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 96,240 ₫ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 58 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 43 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 36 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,905 ₫ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110,450 ₫ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 87 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 4% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 298 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 203,024 ₫ (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 109 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 617,907 ₫ (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 675 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 618,513 ₫ (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 605 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,578 ₫ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 110 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46,588 ₫ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 54 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35,605 ₫ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 36 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,164,000 ₫ (Mex$ 9,666) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,751 ₫ (Mex$ 1.52) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537,583 ₫ (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 522 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,237 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 53 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 297 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 11% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 53,233 (61,484,664 ₫) in Ho Chi Minh City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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