- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Mexico
- Hanoi
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hanoi, Vietnam compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 24% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 ₫ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 134 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 90,000 ₫ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 91 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,992 ₫ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 52 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,371 ₫ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 17 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 33,455 ₫ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 31 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,117 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 15 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 97,284 ₫ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 58 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 68,770 ₫ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 38 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23,160 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,286 ₫ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 15 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200,000 ₫ (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 177 | - 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21,864 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14,738 ₫ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 14% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,125,300 ₫ (Mex$ 15,830) | Mex$ 15,772 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,333,600 ₫ (Mex$ 7,725) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,304,830 ₫ (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,891,260 ₫ (Mex$ 5,704) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,611,110 ₫ (Mex$ 3,817) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 631,342 ₫ (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 620 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 248,750 ₫ (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 432 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | 9,441,140 ₫ (Mex$ 7,814) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,389,490 ₫ (Mex$ 1,978) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 162,828 ₫ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 36 | + 272% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111,745 ₫ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 63 | + 47% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 13% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,341,110 ₫ (Mex$ 1,110) | Mex$ 787 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 381,429 ₫ (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 523 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,591,670 ₫ (Mex$ 1,317) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,000 ₫ (Mex$ 1,308) | Mex$ 934 | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,090,000,000 ₫ (Mex$ 902,186) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 226% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16,264 ₫ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 175,000 ₫ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 543 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 112,090 ₫ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 103 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 16% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87,911 ₫ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 65 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 112,313 ₫ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 225 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 292,453 ₫ (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 378 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37,714 ₫ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 66 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59,200 ₫ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 39 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83,997 ₫ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 24,263 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30,069 ₫ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82,770 ₫ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 101 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 20% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304,971 ₫ (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 277 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 190,000 ₫ (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 131 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,033,330 ₫ (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 734 | + 17% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 ₫ (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 722 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99,888 ₫ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 77 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35,769 ₫ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 47 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,000 ₫ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 31 | - 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,423,300 ₫ (Mex$ 10,283) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,485 ₫ (Mex$ 1.23) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 954,545 ₫ (Mex$ 790) | Mex$ 647 | + 22% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,500 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 47 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 51,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 47,082
(56,883,452 ₫)
in Hanoi.
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