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Cost of Living in Bắc Ninh

Bắc Ninh, Bắc Ninh, Vietnam · Population 520,000

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Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₫10,497,082 ($413)
Couple, monthly₫18,850,054 ($742)
Family of four, monthly₫24,589,010 ($968)

Estimated Prices in Bắc Ninh

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₫105,004 ($4.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₫420,014 ($16.54)per meal
Cappuccino₫31,501 ($1.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₫2,380,082 ($93.70)per month
Monthly public transport pass₫385,013 ($15.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₫1,015,035 ($39.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₫294,010 ($11.58)per month
Fitness club membership₫294,010 ($11.58)per month
Cinema ticket₫77,003 ($3.03)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₫5,026,710 ($198)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₫3,496,842 ($138)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₫10,490,526 ($413)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bắc Ninh is ₫12,923,520 ($509) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₫10,497,082 ($413) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₫3,496,842 ($138)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Bắc Ninh

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Nearby Cities

Phủ Từ Sơn

15 km away · Bắc Ninh

Bắc Giang

16 km away · Bắc Giang

Ngọc Sơn

22 km away · Bắc Giang

Tân Sơn

22 km away · Bắc Giang

Hanoi

30 km away · Hà Nội

Chí Linh

32 km away · Hải Dương

Phú Yên

33 km away · Thái Nguyên

Hải Dương

38 km away · Hải Dương

Other Major Cities in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 15,136,000

₫13,098,278 ($516) / mo

Hanoi

Hà Nội · pop. 8,717,600

₫12,879,576 ($507) / mo

Cần Thơ

Cần Thơ · pop. 3,207,000

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Haiphong

Hải Phòng · pop. 2,124,500

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Biên Hòa

Đồng Nai · pop. 1,104,000

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Thủ Đức

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 1,013,795

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Huế

Thừa Thiên-Huế · pop. 652,572

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Tân An

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 618,984

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Living in Bắc Ninh

Bắc Ninh is one of the key cities in Vietnam. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₫10,497,082 ($413), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₫3,496,842 ($138) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₫24,589,010 ($968) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₫18,850,054 ($742) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bắc Ninh is ₫12,923,520 ($509). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bắc Ninh expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫10,497,082 ($413) per month in Bắc Ninh including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Vietnam.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bắc Ninh?
A net salary of around ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bắc Ninh with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bắc Ninh is ₫12,923,520 ($509).
How much is rent in Bắc Ninh?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₫5,026,710 ($198) per month in the city centre and ₫3,496,842 ($138) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₫10,490,526 ($413).
Is Bắc Ninh cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Bắc Ninh is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Bắc Ninh?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,380,082 ($94) in Bắc Ninh. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫105,004 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫31,501 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bắc Ninh compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bắc Ninh is estimated at ₫385,013 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bắc Ninh are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 520,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.