City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Cost of living in Vung Tau
How much a month costs in Vung Tau
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $694–1,080 (₫18M–28M).
Prices in Vung Tau
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₫7M–15M | $270–578 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₫4.5M–9M | $173–347 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₫120,000–250,000 | $4.6–9.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₫500,000–1.3M | $19–50 |
| 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 | ₫35,000–65,000 | $1.3–2.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫25,000–60,000 | $1.0–2.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₫8,000–15,000 | $0.31–0.58 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫50,000–90,000 | $1.9–3.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₫300,000–800,000 | $12–31 |
| 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 Vung Tau gives more quality of life per dollar than 89% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 59/100. It's the 14th 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 Vung Tau
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
| Luang Prabang | Laos | $538–897 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Vung Tau?
About $385–578 on a lean budget, $694–1,080 for a comfortable month and $1,350–2,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Vung Tau?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₫7M–15M ($270–578) a month in the center and ₫4.5M–9M ($173–347) outside it.
How much does food cost in Vung Tau?
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
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism
- 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.