MigrantoCost of living in Vietnam
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Vietnam
Spending runs from ₫2,120,000 a month in the poorest fifth to ₫13,500,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
₫5,030,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
₫2,120,000richest 20%
₫13,500,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Vietnam in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 89% of countries. A basket that costs ₫26,200,000 at world-middle prices costs ₫17,100,000 here.
Typical spending takes 60% of the average wage
A typical person spends ₫5,030,000 a month while the average take-home wage is ₫8,380,000, so 40% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Vietnam compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Vietnam against other countries
Cheaper than 89% of countries
Where Vietnam sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs ₫26,200,000 at world-middle prices costs ₫17,100,000 here.
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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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
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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 standard of living in Vietnam?
By spending, Vietnam ranks #126 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about ₫5,030,000 a month, the poorest 20% about ₫2,120,000 and the richest 20% about ₫13,500,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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