Vietnam vs Vietnam · 213 km apart
Vietnam
single / month
Cheaper overallVietnam
single / month
| Expense | Cao Bằng | Haiphong | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.90 | $4.45 | Cao Bằng |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.60 | $17.78 | Cao Bằng |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.33 | Cao Bằng |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.40 | $101 | Cao Bằng |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.30 | $16.30 | Cao Bằng |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.70 | $42.98 | Cao Bằng |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.92 | $12.45 | Cao Bằng |
| Fitness club membership | $10.92 | $12.45 | Cao Bằng |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $3.26 | Cao Bằng |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $217 | Cao Bằng |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $151 | Cao Bằng |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $452 | Cao Bằng |
| Total single-person budget | $388 | $447 | Cao Bằng |
| Average net salary | $480 | $547 |
Cao Bằng is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cao Bằng runs about $388 versus $447 in Haiphong — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Haiphong leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Cao Bằng · Full cost of living in Haiphong