Mexico vs Vietnam
Mexico is about 47% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 55.0 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Vietnam scores higher (79 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 55.0 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico Vietnam
Housing & utilities 82 38
Food 100 79
Transport 95 70
Restaurants & hotels 84 36
Health 83 30
Communication 69 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 64/100 79/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 1.5
Internet users 83% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than Vietnam?
Mexico is more expensive: about 47% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $53,000 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or Vietnam?
Vietnam scores higher, 79 vs 64 out of 100.
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