- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Mexico
- Hanoi
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hanoi, Vietnam and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 ₫ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 179 | 80% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 90,000 ₫ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 91 | 13% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48,446 ₫ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 37 | 14% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38,659 ₫ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 17 | 104% |
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12 eggs, large | 33,455 ₫ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | 18% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,085 ₫ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 13 | 24% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135,667 ₫ (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 50 | 137% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54,581 ₫ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | 52% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21,886 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 26 | 25% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,286 ₫ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 12 | 1% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200,000 ₫ (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 180 | 3% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24,920 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | 16% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,025 ₫ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | 21% |
| Housing | 0% | |||
| Housing in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 0% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,125,300 ₫ (Mex$ 16,784) | Mex$ 9,857 | 70% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,333,600 ₫ (Mex$ 8,191) | Mex$ 7,000 | 17% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,358,190 ₫ (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 1,117 | 7% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,891,260 ₫ (Mex$ 6,048) | Mex$ 7,533 | 20% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,611,110 ₫ (Mex$ 4,047) | Mex$ 4,353 | 7% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 927,838 ₫ (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 438 | 86% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 248,750 ₫ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 627 | 65% |
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40” flat screen TV | 11,068,100 ₫ (Mex$ 9,713) | Mex$ 10,600 | 8% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,470,490 ₫ (Mex$ 2,168) | Mex$ 1,750 | 24% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 130,634 ₫ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 23 | 410% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 76,516 ₫ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 125 | 46% |
| Clothes | 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,341,110 ₫ (Mex$ 1,177) | Mex$ 721 | 63% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 381,429 ₫ (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 571 | 41% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,591,670 ₫ (Mex$ 1,397) | Mex$ 1,437 | 3% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,000 ₫ (Mex$ 1,387) | Mex$ 791 | 75% |
| Transportation | 34% | |||
| Transportation in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,090,000,000 ₫ (Mex$ 956,582) | Mex$ 256,667 | 273% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17,572 ₫ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 15 | 3% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 175,000 ₫ (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 536 | 71% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 104,875 ₫ (Mex$ 92) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 112,914 ₫ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 101 | 2% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 138,937 ₫ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 323 | 62% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 248,548 ₫ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 144 | 52% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,066 ₫ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 58 | 52% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,997 ₫ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 35 | 59% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 83,321 ₫ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 54 | 35% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 20,564 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | 23% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 29,775 ₫ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | 16% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 89,383 ₫ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 75 | 4% |
| Entertainment | 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 20% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 345,244 ₫ (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 288 | 5% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 190,000 ₫ (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 114 | 46% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 670,745 ₫ (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 1,175 | 50% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 ₫ (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 700 | 50% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 97,087 ₫ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 70 | 22% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35,769 ₫ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 38 | 17% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,000 ₫ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 32 | 58% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 3,923,700 ₫ (Mex$ 3,443) | Mex$ 2,132 | 61% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,485 ₫ (Mex$ 1.30) | Mex$ 3.37 | 61% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 954,545 ₫ (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 920 | 9% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,500 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 38 | 44% |
| TOTAL | 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 236 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2016.
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Cost of living in Hanoi (Vietnam) is about the same as in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 15,442
(17,595,882 ₫)
in Hanoi.
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