- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60,657 ₫ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 116 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,657 ₫ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 92 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,366 ₫ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 62 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,538 ₫ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,834 ₫ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,268 ₫ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110,328 ₫ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 61 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64,013 ₫ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 37 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,400 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,596 ₫ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 262,587 ₫ (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 217 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,998 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,768 ₫ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,283,700 ₫ (Mex$ 16,418) | Mex$ 19,317 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,600,400 ₫ (Mex$ 10,199) | Mex$ 10,008 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,558,460 ₫ (Mex$ 1,261) | Mex$ 1,429 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,779,000 ₫ (Mex$ 9,534) | Mex$ 10,583 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,677,160 ₫ (Mex$ 5,404) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 827,923 ₫ (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 1,392 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 199,785 ₫ (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 384 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,116,700 ₫ (Mex$ 11,426) | Mex$ 8,193 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,123,740 ₫ (Mex$ 3,338) | Mex$ 2,030 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 145,001 ₫ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 101 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 97,418 ₫ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 83 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 901,667 ₫ (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 836 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 764,233 ₫ (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 657 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,834,590 ₫ (Mex$ 1,485) | Mex$ 1,478 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,486,170 ₫ (Mex$ 1,203) | Mex$ 1,278 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 996,692,000 ₫ (Mex$ 806,719) | Mex$ 297,148 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,427 ₫ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 209,442 ₫ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 514 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51,000 ₫ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 75 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 248,283 ₫ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 184 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 625,454 ₫ (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 546 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,649 ₫ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 71 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55,706 ₫ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 47 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102,626 ₫ (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 50 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,980 ₫ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,226 ₫ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 117,735 ₫ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 120 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 519,299 ₫ (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 367 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,681 ₫ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 139 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,318,920 ₫ (Mex$ 1,068) | Mex$ 1,229 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 514,372 ₫ (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 729 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139,965 ₫ (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 101 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46,380 ₫ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 53 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23,396 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 43 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,131,000 ₫ (Mex$ 9,009) | Mex$ 10,198 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,650 ₫ (Mex$ 1.34) | Mex$ 2.40 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 698,214 ₫ (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 696 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,910 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 51 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,081 prices entered by 1,378 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Mexico
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