City, Vietnam
Cost of living in Hue
How much a month costs in Hue
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $578–963 (₫15M–25M).
Prices in Hue
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₫6M–12M | $231–462 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₫3.5M–7M | $135–270 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₫100,000–200,000 | $3.9–7.7 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₫500,000–1.2M | $19–46 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫30,000–60,000 | $1.2–2.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
| Cappuccino | ₫25,000–55,000 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫15,000–50,000 | $0.6–1.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₫7,000–15,000 | $0.27–0.58 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫35,000–70,000 | $1.3–2.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₫300,000–800,000 | $12–31 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
Value for money: 97/100
A value score of 97/100 means Hue gives more quality of life per dollar than 96% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 10th 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 Hue
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hue?
About $308–462 on a lean budget, $578–963 for a comfortable month and $1,350–2,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Hue?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₫6M–12M ($231–462) a month in the center and ₫3.5M–7M ($135–270) outside it.
How much does food cost in Hue?
A local meal is ₫30,000–60,000 ($1.2–2.3); a mid-range restaurant is ₫100,000–250,000 ($3.9–9.6) 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
- Complex of Hue Monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
- Grab Vietnam
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.