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Cost of Living in Gò Công

Gò Công, Tiền Giang, Vietnam · Population 151,937

▼ -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 Gò Công

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 Gò Công 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 Gò Công

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Nearby Cities

Mỹ Tho

34 km away · Tiền Giang

Tân An

34 km away · Long An

Bến Tre

34 km away · Bến Tre

Thanh Xuân

40 km away · Bến Tre

Ấp Tân Ngãi

44 km away · Bến Tre

An Thành B

44 km away · Bến Tre

Ho Chi Minh City

46 km away · Hồ Chí Minh

Phú Mỹ

48 km away · Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu

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 Gò Công

Gò Công 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 Gò Công 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 Gò Công expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫9,855,200 ($388) per month in Gò Công 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 Gò Công?
A net salary of around ₫12,811,760 ($504) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Gò Công with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Gò Công is ₫12,192,000 ($480).
How much is rent in Gò Công?
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 Gò Công cheaper than Vietnam on average?
Yes — Gò Công 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 Gò Công?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,245,360 ($88) in Gò Công. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫99,060 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫29,718 ($1).
How do transport costs in Gò Công compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Gò Công is estimated at ₫363,220 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Gò Công are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 151,937). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.