Region in Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Cost of living in Ha Long Bay
How much a month costs in Ha Long Bay
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $616–1,080 (₫16M–28M).
Prices in Ha Long Bay
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₫150,000–300,000 | $5.8–11.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₫600,000–1.5M | $23–58 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫40,000–80,000 | $1.5–3.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫150,000–350,000 | $5.8–13.5 |
| Cappuccino | ₫35,000–70,000 | $1.3–2.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫20,000–60,000 | $0.8–2.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₫7,000–15,000 | $0.27–0.58 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫50,000–100,000 | $1.9–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
Value for money: 94/100
A value score of 94/100 means Ha Long Bay gives more quality of life per dollar than 93% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 12th 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 Ha Long Bay
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
| Luang Prabang | Laos | $538–897 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ha Long Bay?
About $347–539 on a lean budget, $616–1,080 for a comfortable month and $1,540–3,080 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Ha Long Bay?
A local meal is ₫40,000–80,000 ($1.5–3.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₫150,000–350,000 ($5.8–13.5) 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
- Ha Long Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
- Noi Bai International Airport (ACV)
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.