Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 262 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 147 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 67 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 26 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 45 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 85 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 48 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 32 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 258 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (Mex$ 21,653) | Mex$ 20,049 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (Mex$ 11,098) | Mex$ 10,419 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (Mex$ 5,304) | Mex$ 1,051 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (Mex$ 8,926) | Mex$ 12,542 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (Mex$ 5,327) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (Mex$ 4,454) | Mex$ 723 | + 516% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 401 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (Mex$ 4,232) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 114 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 127 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 970 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 756 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (Mex$ 1,636) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (Mex$ 1,686) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (Mex$ 765,221) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 575 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 89 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 198 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Mex$ 2,227) | Mex$ 598 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 74 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 60 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 68 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 237 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 358 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 156 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 768 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 161 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 79 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 46 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Mex$ 9,310) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (Mex$ 1.05) | Mex$ 2.23 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 882 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 78 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Mexico
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