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Cost of Living in Thanh Hóa

Thanh Hóa, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam · Population 393,294

▲ +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 Thanh Hóa

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 Thanh Hóa 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 Thanh Hóa

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Nearby Cities

Tân Phong

10 km away · Thanh Hóa

Sầm Sơn

15 km away · Thanh Hóa

Bỉm Sơn

31 km away · Thanh Hóa

Tam Điệp

40 km away · Ninh Bình

Nghi Sơn

41 km away · Thanh Hóa

Ninh Bình

54 km away · Ninh Bình

Hàng Trạm

67 km away · Hòa Bình

Xuân Trùng

79 km away · Phú Thọ

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 Thanh Hóa

Thanh Hóa 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 Thanh Hóa 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 Thanh Hóa expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫10,497,082 ($413) per month in Thanh Hóa 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 Thanh Hóa?
A net salary of around ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Thanh Hóa with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Thanh Hóa is ₫12,923,520 ($509).
How much is rent in Thanh Hóa?
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 Thanh Hóa cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Thanh Hóa is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Thanh Hóa?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,380,082 ($94) in Thanh Hóa. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫105,004 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫31,501 ($1).
How do transport costs in Thanh Hóa compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Thanh Hóa is estimated at ₫385,013 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Thanh Hóa are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 393,294). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.