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Cost of Living in Biên Hòa

Biên Hòa, Đồng Nai, Vietnam · Population 1,104,000

▲ +8% vs Vietnam average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₫11,358,348 ($447)
Couple, monthly₫20,416,807 ($804)
Family of four, monthly₫26,651,884 ($1,049)

Estimated Prices in Biên Hòa

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₫112,928 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₫451,714 ($17.78)per meal
Cappuccino₫33,879 ($1.33)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₫2,559,710 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport pass₫414,071 ($16.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₫1,091,641 ($42.98)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₫316,200 ($12.45)per month
Fitness club membership₫316,200 ($12.45)per month
Cinema ticket₫82,814 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₫5,505,320 ($217)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₫3,829,788 ($151)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₫11,489,364 ($452)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Biên Hòa is ₫13,898,880 ($547) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₫11,358,348 ($447) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₫14,765,853 ($581) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₫3,829,788 ($151)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Tam Hiệp

4 km away · Đồng Nai

Tân Vạn

4 km away · Bình Dương

Bình Hòa

4 km away · Bình Dương

Hố Nai

7 km away · Đồng Nai

Long Bình

9 km away · Đồng Nai

Dĩ An

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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

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

Bắc Ninh

Bắc Ninh · pop. 520,000

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Living in Biên Hòa

Biên Hòa is one of the key cities in Vietnam. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₫11,358,348 ($447), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₫3,829,788 ($151) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₫26,651,884 ($1,049) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₫20,416,807 ($804) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Biên Hòa is ₫13,898,880 ($547). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₫14,765,853 ($581) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biên Hòa expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫11,358,348 ($447) per month in Biên Hòa including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Vietnam.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Biên Hòa?
A net salary of around ₫14,765,853 ($581) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Biên Hòa with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Biên Hòa is ₫13,898,880 ($547).
How much is rent in Biên Hòa?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₫5,505,320 ($217) per month in the city centre and ₫3,829,788 ($151) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₫11,489,364 ($452).
Is Biên Hòa cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Biên Hòa is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Biên Hòa?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,559,710 ($101) in Biên Hòa. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫112,928 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫33,879 ($1).
How do transport costs in Biên Hòa compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Biên Hòa is estimated at ₫414,071 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Biên Hòa are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,104,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.