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Cost of Living in Chí Linh

Chí Linh, Hải Dương, Vietnam · Population 220,421

▼ -6% vs Vietnam average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₫9,855,200 ($388)
Couple, monthly₫17,683,480 ($696)
Family of four, monthly₫23,054,056 ($908)

Estimated Prices in Chí Linh

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₫99,060 ($3.90)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₫396,240 ($15.60)per meal
Cappuccino₫29,718 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₫2,245,360 ($88.40)per month
Monthly public transport pass₫363,220 ($14.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₫957,580 ($37.70)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₫277,368 ($10.92)per month
Fitness club membership₫277,368 ($10.92)per month
Cinema ticket₫72,644 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₫4,673,600 ($184)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₫3,251,200 ($128)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₫9,753,600 ($384)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Chí Linh is ₫12,192,000 ($480) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₫9,855,200 ($388) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₫12,811,760 ($504) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₫3,251,200 ($128)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Chí Linh

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Nearby Cities

Tân Sơn

19 km away · Bắc Giang

Hải Dương

22 km away · Hải Dương

Kinh Môn

24 km away · Hải Dương

Bắc Giang

25 km away · Bắc Giang

Bắc Ninh

32 km away · Bắc Ninh

Ấp Phú Hải

37 km away · Bình Thuận

Thành Phố Uông Bí

41 km away · Quảng Ninh

Phủ Từ Sơn

44 km away · Bắc Ninh

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 Chí Linh

Chí Linh is one of the key cities in Vietnam. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₫9,855,200 ($388), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₫3,251,200 ($128) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₫23,054,056 ($908) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₫17,683,480 ($696) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Chí Linh is ₫12,192,000 ($480). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₫12,811,760 ($504) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chí Linh expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫9,855,200 ($388) per month in Chí Linh including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Vietnam.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Chí Linh?
A net salary of around ₫12,811,760 ($504) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Chí Linh with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Chí Linh is ₫12,192,000 ($480).
How much is rent in Chí Linh?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₫4,673,600 ($184) per month in the city centre and ₫3,251,200 ($128) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₫9,753,600 ($384).
Is Chí Linh cheaper than Vietnam on average?
Yes — Chí Linh is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Vietnam average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Chí Linh?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,245,360 ($88) in Chí Linh. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫99,060 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫29,718 ($1).
How do transport costs in Chí Linh compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Chí Linh is estimated at ₫363,220 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Chí Linh are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 220,421). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.