Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59,429 ₫ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 224 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,253 ₫ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 121 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,971 ₫ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 54 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,771 ₫ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,861 ₫ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 35 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,734 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 126,213 ₫ (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 69 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,923 ₫ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 41 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,123 ₫ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,851 ₫ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,147 ₫ (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 225 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,764 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,902 ₫ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,139,400 ₫ (Mex$ 19,146) | Mex$ 19,129 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,642,300 ₫ (Mex$ 13,528) | Mex$ 8,567 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ (Mex$ 1,688) | Mex$ 965 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,255,200 ₫ (Mex$ 10,598) | Mex$ 10,141 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,263,760 ₫ (Mex$ 7,147) | Mex$ 5,194 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 683 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250,013 ₫ (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 384 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ (Mex$ 7,155) | Mex$ 6,628 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ (Mex$ 1,612) | Mex$ 2,060 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 98 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,326 ₫ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 91 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 928,630 ₫ (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 855 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 591,871 ₫ (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 666 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,137,140 ₫ (Mex$ 1,848) | Mex$ 1,518 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,119,020 ₫ (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 1,136 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 988,371,000 ₫ (Mex$ 854,746) | Mex$ 360,069 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,041 ₫ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183,576 ₫ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 554 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 258,765 ₫ (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 75 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 190 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,042,460 ₫ (Mex$ 902) | Mex$ 547 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 78 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 49 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71,617 ₫ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 57 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,015 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 181 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 286 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187,111 ₫ (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 149 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ (Mex$ 1,971) | Mex$ 792 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628,619 ₫ (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 670 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 123 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41,753 ₫ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 71 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21,500 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 40 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ (Mex$ 6,034) | Mex$ 11,223 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,367 ₫ (Mex$ 2.05) | Mex$ 3.18 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 573,789 ₫ (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 962 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 62 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,810 prices entered by 1,286 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
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