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Cost of Living in Huế

Huế, Thừa Thiên-Huế, Vietnam · Population 652,572

▲ +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 Huế

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 Huế 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 Huế

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Thuân An

14 km away · Thừa Thiên-Huế

Quảng Trị

53 km away · Quảng Trị

Đông Hà

65 km away · Quảng Trị

Đà Nẵng

81 km away · Đà Nẵng

Khe Sanh

92 km away · Quảng Trị

Hội An

103 km away · Quảng Nam

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

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 Huế

Huế 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 Huế 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 Huế expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫10,497,082 ($413) per month in Huế 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 Huế?
A net salary of around ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Huế with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Huế is ₫12,923,520 ($509).
How much is rent in Huế?
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 Huế cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Huế is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Huế?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,380,082 ($94) in Huế. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫105,004 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫31,501 ($1).
How do transport costs in Huế compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Huế is estimated at ₫385,013 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Huế are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 652,572). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.