🍜
$4.31
112,950 VND Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.14
82,288 VND Cappuccino
🚌
$10.6
277,265 VND Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$313
8,202,365 VND Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Vietnam alone?
To live in Ho Chi Minh City on a moderate budget, you'll need around $566/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($313), weekday lunches out ($86), weekend casual meals ($39), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($94), a monthly transit pass ($11), and a few taxi rides ($23). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Vietnam for two?
2 persons
$1,179
≈ €1,032
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,179 ≈ €1,032/month — a proper apartment ($672), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Vietnam?
With a child, the total comes to around $1,256 ≈ €1,099/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
VND ₫
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$4.31
112,950 VND
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$4.90
128,412 VND
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$2.01
52,675 VND
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.55
40,620 VND
🥚
Eggs (12)
$1.65
43,241 VND
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.20
31,448 VND
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.54
118,977 VND
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.61
68,399 VND
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.28
33,544 VND
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$0.95
24,896 VND
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.6
408,559 VND
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$0.82
21,489 VND
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.83
21,751 VND
Item
USD $
VND ₫
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,198
31,399,029 VND
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$672
17,611,801 VND
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$80
2,096,518 VND
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$627.3
16,440,109 VND
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$313
8,202,365 VND
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$41.8
1,094,907 VND
📶
Internet (monthly)
$9.06
237,431 VND
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$349.3
9,153,660 VND
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$136.3
3,572,205 VND
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.19
188,425 VND
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$3.39
88,840 VND
Item
USD $
VND ₫
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$44.7
1,172,478 VND
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$41.1
1,076,824 VND
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$126.2
3,306,209 VND
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$61.7
1,616,416 VND
Item
USD $
VND ₫
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$35,434
928,594,027 VND
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$0.85
22,276 VND
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$10.6
277,265 VND
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$5.83
152,784 VND
Item
USD $
VND ₫
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$1.51
39,572 VND
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$5.09
133,391 VND
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$29.3
768,636 VND
Item
USD $
VND ₫
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$2.58
67,613 VND
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.03
79,406 VND
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.39
88,840 VND
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.10
28,827 VND
🪥
Toothpaste
$0.95
24,896 VND
💇
Men's Haircut
$11.4
297,706 VND
Item
USD $
VND ₫
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$18.4
482,199 VND
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$9.37
245,555 VND
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$23.3
611,135 VND
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$26.7
699,975 VND
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$8.43
220,921 VND
☕
Cappuccino
$3.14
82,288 VND
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.27
59,489 VND
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$505.2
13,239,512 VND
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.05
1,310 VND
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$35.9
939,502 VND
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$1.25
32,758 VND