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Cost of Living in Bo

Bo, Hòa Bình, Vietnam · Population 14,401

▼ -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 Bo

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 Bo 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 Bo

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Nearby Cities

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Hàng Trạm

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Hoàng Lưu

32 km away · Hà Nội

Phủ Lý

42 km away · Hà Nam

Hanoi

51 km away · Hà Nội

Sơn Tây

51 km away · Hà Nội

Hưng Yên

54 km away · Hưng Yên

Phúc Yên

65 km away · Vĩnh Phúc

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 Bo

Bo 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 Bo 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 Bo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫8,793,613 ($346) per month in Bo 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 Bo?
A net salary of around ₫11,431,697 ($450) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bo is ₫10,972,800 ($432).
How much is rent in Bo?
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 Bo cheaper than Vietnam on average?
Yes — Bo 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 Bo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,020,824 ($80) in Bo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫89,154 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫26,746 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bo is estimated at ₫326,898 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bo are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 14,401). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.