MigrantoCost of living in Vietnam
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
₫5,030,000
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
₫2,120,000richest 20%
₫13,500,000
Vietnam is an inexpensive place to fund a life, and most of that comes from how little local food, labor, and everyday services cost — you can eat, get around, and get things done cheaply. What stands out is how far apart two lives can be here: the distance between a comfortable existence and a just-scraping-by one is real, and where you land depends a lot on the choices you can afford to make.
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What it costs to live in Vietnam
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Cost of living in Vietnam
₫2,120,000/mo
vs ₫21,000,000 in your country
Take-home
₫4,990,000
vs ₫31,400,000 in your country
Potential savings
₫2,870,000
more than in your country
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How living costs in Vietnam compare
Against the rest of Asia, Vietnam sits toward the cheaper end, and it undercuts most of the world too. The reason is fairly simple — wages and prices stay modest, and much of what you buy day to day is made and grown close to home rather than shipped in.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Vietnam?
A typical person in Vietnam spends about ₫5,030,000 a month — around ₫60,300,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Vietnam in US dollars?
The cost of living in Vietnam is about $192 a month, or roughly $2,304 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Vietnam?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about ₫2,120,000 a month per person, a typical one around ₫5,030,000, and a comfortable life around ₫6,890,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Vietnam enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about ₫5,030,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Vietnam is about ₫8,380,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Vietnam.
Is Vietnam an expensive country to live in?
No. Vietnam is more expensive than 32% of countries worldwide and ranks 19th of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
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