Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,897 ₫ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 176 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,481 ₫ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 110 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,108 ₫ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,042 ₫ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,596 ₫ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 33 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,810 ₫ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 158,531 ₫ (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 68 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86,093 ₫ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 40 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,509 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,519 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 266,280 ₫ (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 224 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,488 ₫ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,456 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,378,600 ₫ (Mex$ 20,508) | Mex$ 18,735 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,065,500 ₫ (Mex$ 10,615) | Mex$ 8,653 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,870,530 ₫ (Mex$ 1,794) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,005,700 ₫ (Mex$ 11,517) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,088,200 ₫ (Mex$ 7,759) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,107,350 ₫ (Mex$ 1,062) | Mex$ 856 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 206,118 ₫ (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 378 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,578,710 ₫ (Mex$ 9,189) | Mex$ 7,432 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,838,030 ₫ (Mex$ 1,763) | Mex$ 1,945 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129,253 ₫ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 101 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65,380 ₫ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 85 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 746,708 ₫ (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 841 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 550,839 ₫ (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 614 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,100,730 ₫ (Mex$ 2,974) | Mex$ 1,529 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,121,100 ₫ (Mex$ 2,035) | Mex$ 1,173 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,761,000 ₫ (Mex$ 863,112) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,236 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,352 ₫ (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 500 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80,849 ₫ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 82 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95,259 ₫ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 200 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 941,561 ₫ (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 531 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,651 ₫ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 69 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59,935 ₫ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 48 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99,412 ₫ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 56 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19,137 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,079 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207,712 ₫ (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 187 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 469,709 ₫ (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 345 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178,062 ₫ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 139 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600,000 ₫ (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 966 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 740,452 ₫ (Mex$ 710) | Mex$ 663 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144,849 ₫ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 114 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58,033 ₫ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 61 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65,122 ₫ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 40 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,650,000 ₫ (Mex$ 9,257) | Mex$ 9,578 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,886 ₫ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 892,953 ₫ (Mex$ 857) | Mex$ 907 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,527 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 57 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,062 prices entered by 1,464 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 10% more expensive than in Mexico
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