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Cost of Living in Phú Yên

Phú Yên, Thái Nguyên, Vietnam · Population 231,363

▼ -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 Phú Yên

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 Phú Yên 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 Phú Yên

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Nearby Cities

Ngọc Sơn

14 km away · Bắc Giang

Thái Nguyên

21 km away · Thái Nguyên

Hòa Thượng

27 km away · Thái Nguyên

Phúc Yên

27 km away · Vĩnh Phúc

Hương Canh

27 km away · Vĩnh Phúc

Vĩnh Yên

31 km away · Vĩnh Phúc

Bắc Ninh

33 km away · Bắc Ninh

Phủ Từ Sơn

34 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 Phú Yên

Phú Yên 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 Phú Yên 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 Phú Yên expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫9,855,200 ($388) per month in Phú Yên 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 Phú Yên?
A net salary of around ₫12,811,760 ($504) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Phú Yên with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Phú Yên is ₫12,192,000 ($480).
How much is rent in Phú Yên?
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 Phú Yên cheaper than Vietnam on average?
Yes — Phú Yên 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 Phú Yên?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,245,360 ($88) in Phú Yên. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫99,060 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫29,718 ($1).
How do transport costs in Phú Yên compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Phú Yên is estimated at ₫363,220 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Phú Yên are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 231,363). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.