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Cost of Living in Yên Bái

Yên Bái, Yên Bái, Vietnam · Population 100,631

▼ -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 Yên Bái

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 Yên Bái 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 Yên Bái

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Nearby Cities

Thị Trấn Mậu A

27 km away · Yên Bái

Tuyên Quang

34 km away · Tuyên Quang

Nghĩa Lộ

44 km away · Yên Bái

Phú Thọ

49 km away · Phú Thọ

Việt Trì

69 km away · Phú Thọ

Vĩnh Yên

85 km away · Vĩnh Phúc

Sơn Tây

91 km away · Hà Nội

Hương Canh

92 km away · Vĩnh Phúc

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 Yên Bái

Yên Bái 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 Yên Bái 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 Yên Bái expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫9,855,200 ($388) per month in Yên Bái 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 Yên Bái?
A net salary of around ₫12,811,760 ($504) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Yên Bái with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Yên Bái is ₫12,192,000 ($480).
How much is rent in Yên Bái?
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 Yên Bái cheaper than Vietnam on average?
Yes — Yên Bái 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 Yên Bái?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,245,360 ($88) in Yên Bái. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫99,060 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫29,718 ($1).
How do transport costs in Yên Bái compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Yên Bái is estimated at ₫363,220 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Yên Bái are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 100,631). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.