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Can Tho is the cheapest of Vietnam's 7 priced cities — $307 a month in essentials, 47% below Da Nang at $583. The average net salary of $160 covers that 0.5×. 104.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 16.1 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 26°C, Apr 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $114 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $190 |
| Groceries | $77 |
| Dining out | $50 |
| Utilities | $57 |
| Local transport | $9 |
| Essentials / mo | $307 |
| Avg net salary | $160 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $675 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $761 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Can Tho, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.24 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $20.92 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3.42 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.20 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.14 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.14 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.53 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.27 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.33 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.04 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.76 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.37 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.96 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.57 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.76 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.76 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.95 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.51 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.23 |
| Taxi start | $0.46 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.57 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.89 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $47.92 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $9.51 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $3.80 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $19.02 |
| Cinema, one seat | $3.33 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Can Tho has 104.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 3rd-highest of 7 Vietnam cities we track. Vietnam's national figure is 100.4, so Can Tho runs 4 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.3°C | 30.3°C | 79% | 68% | 37 mm |
| Feb | 26.7°C | 30.3°C | 76% | 52% | 11 mm |
| Mar | 28.1°C | 32.2°C | 74% | 54% | 26 mm |
| Apr | 29.2°C | 34.6°C | 76% | 57% | 73 mm |
| May | 29.2°C | 35.2°C | 81% | 78% | 201 mm |
| Jun | 28.2°C | 33.9°C | 85% | 86% | 212 mm |
| Jul | 27.7°C | 32.9°C | 86% | 88% | 253 mm |
| Aug | 27.8°C | 33°C | 86% | 83% | 236 mm |
| Sep | 27.4°C | 32.8°C | 86% | 89% | 294 mm |
| Oct | 27.4°C | 33.1°C | 86% | 86% | 300 mm |
| Nov | 27.5°C | 32.8°C | 84% | 78% | 189 mm |
| Dec | 26.6°C | 31°C | 81% | 76% | 89 mm |
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