Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 16% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87,406 ₫ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 154 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 90,632 ₫ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 91 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,322 ₫ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,532 ₫ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 18 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,096 ₫ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 34 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19,718 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134,138 ₫ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 57 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77,556 ₫ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 36 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,781 ₫ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23,220 ₫ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 328,058 ₫ (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 204 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,487 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,826 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 14 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 57% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,649,800 ₫ (Mex$ 25,011) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,943,400 ₫ (Mex$ 14,746) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,538,880 ₫ (Mex$ 1,627) | Mex$ 901 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,038,100 ₫ (Mex$ 12,731) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,114,460 ₫ (Mex$ 8,582) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 647 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 212,633 ₫ (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 351 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,142,870 ₫ (Mex$ 9,669) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,695,490 ₫ (Mex$ 2,851) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 89 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,249 ₫ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 58 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 55% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 971,864 ₫ (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 786 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884,451 ₫ (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 560 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,086,950 ₫ (Mex$ 2,207) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,395,030 ₫ (Mex$ 1,475) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 74% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,121,270,000 ₫ (Mex$ 1,185,820) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 403% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,138 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 254,254 ₫ (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 456 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 136,179 ₫ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 272 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 34% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38,682 ₫ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 94 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 129,807 ₫ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 114 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 626,510 ₫ (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 471 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 84,250 ₫ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 63 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 43 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81,762 ₫ (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 33 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24,943 ₫ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110,450 ₫ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 78 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 33% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 473,815 ₫ (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 291 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220,234 ₫ (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 103 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 517,271 ₫ (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 496 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 882,406 ₫ (Mex$ 933) | Mex$ 517 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,578 ₫ (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 89 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65,300 ₫ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 43 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,363 ₫ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,097,400 ₫ (Mex$ 12,794) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,609 ₫ (Mex$ 1.70) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 789,327 ₫ (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 428 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,237 ₫ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 47 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 570 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 46% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 70,239 (66,415,577 ₫) 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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