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🇻🇳Cost of Living in Nha Trang

Vietnam · Population: 450,000 · Cost Index: 24/100

Cost of Living in Nha Trang

Vietnam · Asia

Nha Trang is a popular coastal resort city in southern Vietnam, famous for its pristine beaches, scuba diving, and island-hopping tours. It offers a relaxed beach lifestyle at remarkably low prices compared to Western destinations.

450,000

Population

24

Cost Index

72

Safety Index

58

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $750 (single person, excluding rent)

Estimated monthly budget in Nha Trang

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person
$750
per month
Couple
$1,130
per month
Family of 4
$1,580
per month
Student
$560
per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Nha Trang, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $375.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$300.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$170.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$650.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$380.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $2.87
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$1.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$12.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.30
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.75
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.65
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.35
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.40
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.00
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.75

Transportation

Avg: $1.59
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$6.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.20
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.40
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.38
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.95

Utilities

Avg: $23.00
Basic Utilities (85m² Apt)(per month)
$55.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$5.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$9.00

Healthcare

Avg: $9.67
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$10.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$15.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.00

Entertainment

Avg: $5.27
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$16.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$3.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.40
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$0.70

Clothing

Avg: $35.67
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$30.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$15.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$62.00

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Frequently asked questions about Nha Trang

Is Nha Trang expensive to live in?
Nha Trang has a cost of living index of 24 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. This makes it one of the more affordable cities we track.
How much money do you need to live in Nha Trang?
A single person needs an estimated $750 per month to live in Nha Trang, covering rent, food, transport and other essentials. A family or a more comfortable lifestyle will cost more.
What is the cost of living index in Nha Trang?
Nha Trang's cost of living index is 24 out of 100. The index is relative to New York City (100), so a score of 50 means overall costs are roughly half those of New York.
What is quality of life like in Nha Trang?
Nha Trang scores 58 out of 100 for quality of life and 72 out of 100 for safety in our index.

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Vietnam at 30 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.

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Quick Facts

Currency
VND
Language
Vietnamese
Cost Index
24/100
Safety Index
72/100
Quality of Life
58/100

Data last updated: . Prices are approximate and shown in USD.

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