- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71,111 ₫ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 119 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 94 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 66 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 31 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 62 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 38 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 223 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (Mex$ 18,288) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (Mex$ 11,469) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,957,600 ₫ (Mex$ 9,530) | Mex$ 11,938 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (Mex$ 5,976) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (Mex$ 534) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 381 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (Mex$ 9,414) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (Mex$ 3,143) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 105 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75,183 ₫ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 87 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (Mex$ 768) | Mex$ 811 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (Mex$ 703) | Mex$ 667 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (Mex$ 938,470) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 464 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 75 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 189 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 572,231 ₫ (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 548 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 70 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 48 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 124 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 378 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 136 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 742 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 103 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 54 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 44 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (Mex$ 9,240) | Mex$ 10,271 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (Mex$ 1.39) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 724 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 52 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,422 prices entered by 1,337 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
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