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Cost of Living in Vũng Tàu

Vũng Tàu, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, Vietnam · Population 357,124

▲ +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 Vũng Tàu

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 Vũng Tàu 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 Vũng Tàu

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Nearby Cities

Kim Dinh

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Thành Phố Bà Rịa

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11 km away · Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu

Phú Mỹ

23 km away · Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu

Thị Trấn Ngải Giao

29 km away · Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu

Gò Công

52 km away · Tiền Giang

Long Thành

57 km away · Đồng Nai

Long Khánh

60 km away · Đồng Nai

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 Vũng Tàu

Vũng Tàu 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 Vũng Tàu 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 Vũng Tàu expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫10,497,082 ($413) per month in Vũng Tàu 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 Vũng Tàu?
A net salary of around ₫13,646,207 ($537) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Vũng Tàu with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Vũng Tàu is ₫12,923,520 ($509).
How much is rent in Vũng Tàu?
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 Vũng Tàu cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Vũng Tàu is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Vũng Tàu?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,380,082 ($94) in Vũng Tàu. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫105,004 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫31,501 ($1).
How do transport costs in Vũng Tàu compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Vũng Tàu is estimated at ₫385,013 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Vũng Tàu are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 357,124). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.