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Cost of Living in Hải Dương

Hải Dương, Hải Dương, Vietnam · Population 507,469

▲ +0% vs Vietnam average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₫10,497,082 ($413)
Couple, monthly₫18,850,054 ($742)
Family of four, monthly₫24,589,010 ($968)

Estimated Prices in Hải Dương

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₫105,004 ($4.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₫420,014 ($16.54)per meal
Cappuccino₫31,501 ($1.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₫2,380,082 ($93.70)per month
Monthly public transport pass₫385,013 ($15.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₫1,015,035 ($39.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₫294,010 ($11.58)per month
Fitness club membership₫294,010 ($11.58)per month
Cinema ticket₫77,003 ($3.03)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₫5,026,710 ($198)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₫3,496,842 ($138)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₫10,490,526 ($413)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Hải Dương is ₫12,923,520 ($509) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₫10,497,082 ($413) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₫3,496,842 ($138)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Hải Dương

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Nearby Cities

Chí Linh

22 km away · Hải Dương

Kinh Môn

24 km away · Hải Dương

Tân Sơn

36 km away · Bắc Giang

Bắc Ninh

38 km away · Bắc Ninh

Haiphong

38 km away · Hải Phòng

Bắc Giang

40 km away · Bắc Giang

Phủ Từ Sơn

44 km away · Bắc Ninh

Hưng Yên

44 km away · Hưng Yên

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 Hải Dương

Hải Dương is one of the key cities in Vietnam. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₫10,497,082 ($413), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₫3,496,842 ($138) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₫24,589,010 ($968) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₫18,850,054 ($742) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Hải Dương is ₫12,923,520 ($509). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hải Dương expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫10,497,082 ($413) per month in Hải Dương including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Vietnam.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hải Dương?
A net salary of around ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Hải Dương with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Hải Dương is ₫12,923,520 ($509).
How much is rent in Hải Dương?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₫5,026,710 ($198) per month in the city centre and ₫3,496,842 ($138) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₫10,490,526 ($413).
Is Hải Dương cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Hải Dương is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Hải Dương?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,380,082 ($94) in Hải Dương. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫105,004 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫31,501 ($1).
How do transport costs in Hải Dương compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Hải Dương is estimated at ₫385,013 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Hải Dương are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 507,469). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.