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Cost of Living in Cần Thơ

Cần Thơ, Cần Thơ, Vietnam · Population 3,207,000

▲ +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 Cần Thơ

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 Cần Thơ 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.

Compare Cần Thơ

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Nearby Cities

Ấp Tân Thành

16 km away · Cần Thơ

Long Xuyên

25 km away · An Giang

Mỹ Hòa

26 km away · An Giang

Sa Đéc

31 km away · Đồng Tháp

Ấp Bình Thành

33 km away · Kiến Giang

Bình Minh

35 km away · Vĩnh Long

Thuận Tiến

37 km away · Vĩnh Long

Cao Lãnh

37 km away · Đồng Tháp

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

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

Bắc Ninh

Bắc Ninh · pop. 520,000

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Living in Cần Thơ

Cần Thơ 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 Cần Thơ 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 Cần Thơ expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫11,358,348 ($447) per month in Cần Thơ 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 Cần Thơ?
A net salary of around ₫14,765,853 ($581) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Cần Thơ with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Cần Thơ is ₫13,898,880 ($547).
How much is rent in Cần Thơ?
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 Cần Thơ cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Cần Thơ is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Cần Thơ?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,559,710 ($101) in Cần Thơ. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫112,928 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫33,879 ($1).
How do transport costs in Cần Thơ compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Cần Thơ is estimated at ₫414,071 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Cần Thơ are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 3,207,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.