Cheapest priced cityCan Tho$307 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityDa Nang$583 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$254across 7 priced cities
Tourist stay signal90-day e-visa for every nationality; 45-day visa-free for some Europeans.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can Tho | $307 | $114 | $190 | $77 | $50 | $57 | $9 | $160 |
| Hai Phong | $438 | $241 | $241 | $77 | $51 | $53 | $16 | $494 |
| Da Lat | $495 | $271 | $281 | $100 | $56 | $54 | $14 | $422 |
| Nha Trang | $511 | $274 | $411 | $66 | $74 | $85 | $12 | $291 |
| Hanoi | $528 | $286 | $415 | $81 | $61 | $85 | $15 | $512 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | $532 | $266 | $570 | $85 | $61 | $109 | $11 | $489 |
| Da Nang | $583 | $326 | $511 | $87 | $63 | $95 | $12 | $352 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
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