Town, Vietnam
Cost of living in Cao Bang
How much a month costs in Cao Bang
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $462–694 (₫12M–18M).
Prices in Cao Bang
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₫120,000–250,000 | $4.6–9.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₫350,000–800,000 | $13–31 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫35,000–60,000 | $1.3–2.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫90,000–200,000 | $3.5–7.7 |
| Cappuccino | ₫25,000–50,000 | $1.0–1.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫20,000–50,000 | $0.8–1.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫40,000–80,000 | $1.5–3.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–200,000 | $3.9–7.7 |
Value for money: 99/100
A value score of 99/100 means Cao Bang gives more quality of life per dollar than 98% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 21 places we cover in Vietnam.
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Cost of living across Vietnam
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cao Bang | $462–694 | 99/100 |
| Mai Chau | $462–771 | 98/100 |
| Ha Giang | $539–848 | 94/100 |
| Phong Nha | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Quy Nhon | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Can Tho | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Ninh Binh | $539–925 | 96/100 |
| Cat Ba | $578–925 | 96/100 |
| Sapa | $578–963 | 95/100 |
| Hue | $578–963 | 97/100 |
| Da Lat | $578–1,000 | 95/100 |
| Ha Long Bay | $616–1,080 | 94/100 |
| Mui Ne | $694–1,080 | 92/100 |
| Vung Tau | $694–1,080 | 90/100 |
| Nha Trang | $694–1,160 | 92/100 |
| Da Nang | $771–1,230 | 87/100 |
| Hoi An | $771–1,230 | 87/100 |
| Con Dao | $771–1,230 | 90/100 |
| Phu Quoc | $771–1,350 | 85/100 |
| Hanoi | $963–1,540 | 68/100 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | $1,080–1,730 | 64/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cao Bang?
About $270–385 on a lean budget, $462–694 for a comfortable month and $925–1,540 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Cao Bang?
A local meal is ₫35,000–60,000 ($1.3–2.3); a mid-range restaurant is ₫90,000–200,000 ($3.5–7.7) per person.
Is Vietnam expensive?
Prices in Vietnam are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
- Vietnam Railways
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.