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Cost of Living in Bai Chay

Bai Chay, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam · Population 30,280

▼ -16% vs Vietnam average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₫8,793,613 ($346)
Couple, monthly₫15,756,342 ($620)
Family of four, monthly₫20,520,449 ($808)

Estimated Prices in Bai Chay

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₫89,154 ($3.51)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₫356,616 ($14.04)per meal
Cappuccino₫26,746 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₫2,020,824 ($79.56)per month
Monthly public transport pass₫326,898 ($12.87)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₫861,822 ($33.93)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₫249,631 ($9.83)per month
Fitness club membership₫249,631 ($9.83)per month
Cinema ticket₫65,380 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₫4,096,894 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₫2,850,013 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₫8,550,039 ($337)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bai Chay is ₫10,972,800 ($432) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₫8,793,613 ($346) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₫11,431,697 ($450) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₫2,850,013 ($112)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Bai Chay

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Nearby Cities

Hạ Long

5 km away · Quảng Ninh

Quảng Yên

21 km away · Quảng Ninh

Cẩm Phả

25 km away · Quảng Ninh

Thành Phố Uông Bí

29 km away · Quảng Ninh

Mông Dương

34 km away · Quảng Ninh

Haiphong

42 km away · Hải Phòng

An Châu

44 km away · Bắc Giang

Kinh Môn

50 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 Bai Chay

Bai Chay is one of the key cities in Vietnam. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₫8,793,613 ($346), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₫2,850,013 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₫20,520,449 ($808) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₫15,756,342 ($620) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bai Chay is ₫10,972,800 ($432). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₫11,431,697 ($450) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bai Chay expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫8,793,613 ($346) per month in Bai Chay including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Vietnam.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bai Chay?
A net salary of around ₫11,431,697 ($450) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bai Chay with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bai Chay is ₫10,972,800 ($432).
How much is rent in Bai Chay?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₫4,096,894 ($161) per month in the city centre and ₫2,850,013 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₫8,550,039 ($337).
Is Bai Chay cheaper than Vietnam on average?
Yes — Bai Chay is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Vietnam average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Bai Chay?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,020,824 ($80) in Bai Chay. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫89,154 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫26,746 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bai Chay compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bai Chay is estimated at ₫326,898 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bai Chay are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 30,280). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.