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Cost of Living in Cửa Lô

Cửa Lô, Nghệ An, Vietnam · Population 11,884

▼ -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 Cửa Lô

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 Cửa Lô 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 Cửa Lô

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Nearby Cities

Vinh

14 km away · Nghệ An

Nhân Trạch

34 km away · Nghệ An

Hà Tĩnh

54 km away · Hà Tĩnh

Nghi Sơn

72 km away · Thanh Hóa

Kỳ Anh

101 km away · Hà Tĩnh

Sầm Sơn

106 km away · Thanh Hóa

Tân Phong

106 km away · Thanh Hóa

Thanh Hóa

112 km away · Thanh Hóa

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 Cửa Lô

Cửa Lô 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 Cửa Lô 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 Cửa Lô expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫8,793,613 ($346) per month in Cửa Lô 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 Cửa Lô?
A net salary of around ₫11,431,697 ($450) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Cửa Lô with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Cửa Lô is ₫10,972,800 ($432).
How much is rent in Cửa Lô?
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 Cửa Lô cheaper than Vietnam on average?
Yes — Cửa Lô 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 Cửa Lô?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,020,824 ($80) in Cửa Lô. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫89,154 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫26,746 ($1).
How do transport costs in Cửa Lô compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Cửa Lô is estimated at ₫326,898 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Cửa Lô are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 11,884). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.