- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65,195 ₫ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 119 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 92,666 ₫ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 95 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,839 ₫ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 65 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,247 ₫ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,218 ₫ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,537 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 61 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,204 ₫ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 37 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,335 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,408 ₫ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 223 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,189 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,501 ₫ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (Mex$ 17,343) | Mex$ 19,440 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (Mex$ 10,877) | Mex$ 10,001 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 1,594 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ (Mex$ 9,935) | Mex$ 11,223 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (Mex$ 5,667) | Mex$ 6,408 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 381 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (Mex$ 8,928) | Mex$ 8,142 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (Mex$ 2,981) | Mex$ 2,029 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 102 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,650 ₫ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 79 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 800 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 779,250 ₫ (Mex$ 643) | Mex$ 653 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 1,475 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 1,286 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (Mex$ 889,981) | Mex$ 310,623 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 463 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 173 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 532 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 68 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 48 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 52 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 28 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 121 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 379 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 136 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 1,169 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 732 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 102 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 55 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 44 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (Mex$ 8,763) | Mex$ 10,330 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (Mex$ 1.32) | Mex$ 2.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 719 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 52 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,519 prices entered by 1,373 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 8% cheaper than in Mexico
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