Islands in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cost of living in Con Dao
How much a month costs in Con Dao
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $771–1,230 (₫20M–32M).
Prices in Con Dao
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₫200,000–400,000 | $7.7–15.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₫700,000–2M | $27–77 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫50,000–90,000 | $1.9–3.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫150,000–400,000 | $5.8–15.4 |
| Cappuccino | ₫40,000–70,000 | $1.5–2.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫30,000–80,000 | $1.2–3.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫60,000–120,000 | $2.3–4.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–200,000 | $3.9–7.7 |
Value for money: 90/100
A value score of 90/100 means Con Dao gives more quality of life per dollar than 89% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 68/100. It's the 18th 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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Con Dao
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Con Dao?
About $462–694 on a lean budget, $771–1,230 for a comfortable month and $1,540–3,080 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Con Dao?
A local meal is ₫50,000–90,000 ($1.9–3.5); a mid-range restaurant is ₫150,000–400,000 ($5.8–15.4) 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
- Con Dao National Park
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
- Vietnam Airlines
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.