Town in Phu Tho, Vietnam
Cost of living in Mai Chau
How much a month costs in Mai Chau
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $462–771 (₫12M–20M).
Prices in Mai Chau
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ 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) | ₫400,000–900,000 | $15–35 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫35,000–70,000 | $1.3–2.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
| Cappuccino | ₫30,000–55,000 | $1.2–2.1 |
| 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 | ₫50,000–90,000 | $1.9–3.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–200,000 | $3.9–7.7 |
Value for money: 98/100
A value score of 98/100 means Mai Chau gives more quality of life per dollar than 97% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 2nd 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 Mai Chau?
About $270–424 on a lean budget, $462–771 for a comfortable month and $963–1,540 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Mai Chau?
A local meal is ₫35,000–70,000 ($1.3–2.7); 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
- 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.