Town in Quang Tri, Vietnam
Cost of living in Phong Nha
How much a month costs in Phong Nha
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $539–848 (₫14M–22M).
Prices in Phong Nha
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ 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) | ₫450,000–1M | $17–39 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫40,000–70,000 | $1.5–2.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
| Cappuccino | ₫30,000–60,000 | $1.2–2.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫25,000–60,000 | $1.0–2.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫60,000–100,000 | $2.3–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–200,000 | $3.9–7.7 |
Value for money: 97/100
A value score of 97/100 means Phong Nha gives more quality of life per dollar than 96% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100. It's the 4th 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 Phong Nha?
About $308–462 on a lean budget, $539–848 for a comfortable month and $1,080–1,730 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Phong Nha?
A local meal is ₫40,000–70,000 ($1.5–2.7); 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
- Oxalis Adventure (licensed Son Doong operator)
- 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.