Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mexico
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 307 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 160 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 70 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 47 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 94 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 50 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 35 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 30 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 280 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 36 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ (Mex$ 19,686) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ (Mex$ 9,638) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ (Mex$ 1,909) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ (Mex$ 8,132) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ (Mex$ 4,950) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ (Mex$ 1,867) | Mex$ 888 | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 432 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ (Mex$ 4,348) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (Mex$ 1,364) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 115 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 119 | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 979 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 692 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ (Mex$ 1,578) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ (Mex$ 1,611) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ (Mex$ 471,295) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 583 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 93 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 218 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Mex$ 2,046) | Mex$ 696 | + 194% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 79 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 63 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 69 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 34 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 260 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Vietnam | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 396 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 164 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 829 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 904 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 179 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 81 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 49 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Mex$ 8,554) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (Mex$ 0.96) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 888 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 74 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 33% cheaper than in Mexico
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