Cost of Living

Cost of Living in Vietnam

An estimate of monthly costs for a comfortable life as a remote worker or digital nomad.

Budget
$700–1,000

Simple lifestyle, local food, shared or basic housing.

Comfortable
$1,100–1,600

Private place, eating out, coworking and some travel.

More flexible
$1,700–2,500+

Better housing, more international services and frequent travel.

Biggest variable
Rent

City and neighborhood usually change the budget most.

Typical monthly breakdown

CategoryTypical range
Accommodation$250–900+
Food$150–350
Transport$20–80
Coworking / Internet$50–120
Leisure$100–300