Moving to Vietnam from Mexico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mexico to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mexico to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 40.1% cheaper than Mexico overall. A MX$1,400,000 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly ₫1,180,000,000 in Vietnam to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mexico and Vietnam.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,400,000 → ₫1,180,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam
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Restaurants
pay 71.9% less
Groceries
pay 33.5% less
Transportation
pay 42.7% less
Housing
pay 37.6% less
Childcare
pay 83.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 54.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Vietnam cost about 19% less than cities in Mexico.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam compared to Mexico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mexico generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mexico performs better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Vietnam generally does better on infrastructure, though Mexico leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mexico generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP (2016), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.
Mexico passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam passport holder visiting Mexico
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Vietnam than Mexico?
On average Vietnam is about 40% less expensive than Mexico, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?
Budget about ₫295,000,000 for 3 months in Vietnam (based on a MX$1,400,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Vietnam?
Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 23.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Mexico generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 24.9 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Mexico?
Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 25.9 in Mexico. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
