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Coût de la Vie in Vietnam
pour Expatriés 2026

Cost of living in Vietnam: 26.4 on the NYC=100 index — 74% moins cher que New York. Expats typically budget $528–$1,056/month for a comfortable lifestyle. Rent alone averages $315/month for a central 1-bedroom.

74% moins cher que New York

Votre budget NYC de 5 000 $ → $1,320/month in Vietnam · votre dollar va 279% further here

$315/mo Appart. 1ch. · moy. est.
$6 Repas restaurant · est.
$26/mo Transport mensuel · est.
$528–$1,056/month Budget typique / mois
Banque Mondiale 2026GlobalCostData 2026 Mis à jour April 2026YMYL · Guide de données uniquement
Indice du Coût de la Vie
26.4
Base NYC = 100 · Cheap
0NYC 100200+
Rent
$315/mo
Appart. 1ch. centre-ville · 90% cheaper than NYC
Dining out
$6
Par repas · 68% cheaper than NYC
Groceries
$80/mo
Monthly budget · 81% cheaper than NYC
RNB / habitant
$15.8k
Banque Mondiale PPP
Pouvoir d'Achat
15.6
Votre $ va 279% plus loin ici
Inflation 2026
3.62%
Taux annuel

Données Clés sur le Coût de la Vie

Vietnam 2026 · Base NYC = 100
Banque Mondiale 2026
Coût de la Vievs NYC · 74% cheaper than NYC
26.4NYC = 100
RentAppart. 1ch. centre-ville
9.9~$315/mo
RestaurantsPar repas
31.8~$6
GroceriesPanier mensuel
19.1~$80/mo
Pouvoir d'AchatAchat local
15.6×3.79 expat
vs base NYC
CatégorieIndiceUSD est.Niveau
Coût de la Vie26.474% cheaper than NYCCheap
Rent (1-bed city)9.9$315/mo/mo est.Cheap
Groceries19.1$80/mo/mo est.Cheap
Restaurants31.8$6/meal est.Cheap
Local Pouvoir d'Achat15.6×3.79 expat stretch
GNI per Capita$15.8kBanque Mondiale PPP
Inflation Rate3.62%Annuel 2026

Logement & Loyer

USD per month · 2026
Banque Mondiale · GlobalCostData

Rent in Vietnam is well below the NYC baseline (Rent Index 9.9). A 1-bedroom apartment in a major city centre costs around $315/month, dropping to $210/month outside the centre. Three-bedroom apartments typically run $545+/month centrally.

TypeUSD / moisNotes
1-bed, city centre$315/moMoy. capitale
1-bed, suburbs$210/moHors centre
3-bed, city centre$545/moFamille / colocation
Utilities (85m²)$40/moÉlectricité, gaz, eau

Alimentation & Restaurants

Per-item prices in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

Food in Vietnam is budget-friendly. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs around $6/person; a mid-range dinner for two runs $50. Monthly grocery spending for one person averages $80.

ArticlePrix (USD)Notes
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$6Par personne
Meal for 2, mid-range$253 plats
Courses mensuelles (célibataire)$80/moEstimated
Beer (0.5L, restaurant)$0.66Marque locale
Coffee / espresso$0.92Café local

Transport

Monthly costs in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

A monthly public transport pass in Vietnam costs roughly $35. Taxis and ride-hailing are very cheap, making day-to-day mobility a minor budget item.

TypePrix (USD)Notes
Monthly transit pass$26/moTransport en commun
Taxi per km$0.53/kmTarif moyen
Petrol (1L)$0.42/LCarburant ordinaire
Internet speed59.0 MbpsGood

Santé & Qualité de Vie

Indicateurs clés pour expatriés
WHO · UNDP 2026

Life Expectancy67.9 yrs
Physicians / 1,0001.1
HDI Score0.726High Development
Education Index0.639
Gini Coefficient36.1
Air Quality PM2.521.0 µg/m³

Analyse Clé

Vietnam's CoL Index of 26.4 paired with a Local Pouvoir d'Achat Index of 15.6 signals limited purchasing power for local earners. Expats on foreign incomes benefit significantly here. Current inflation is moderate at 3.6%, keeping costs relatively stable.

Ultra Budget

Notre Verdict for Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the most affordable destinations globally, with a CoL Index of 26.4 — less than half of New York City. Expats on Western incomes enjoy exceptional purchasing power here.

Idéal pour

  • Digital nomads & remote workers on foreign income
  • Budget-conscious expats maximising lifestyle quality

Moins adapté pour

  • Those requiring Western-standard amenities everywhere

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Estimations Budget Mensuel

Vietnam · tout compris, USD par mois
Économique
$550/monthpar mois
Logement partagé, cuisine à domicile, transport local
Confortable
$1,050/monthpar mois
Appartement privé, restaurants réguliers, voyages occasionnels
Expatrié Occidental
$1,700/monthpar mois
Style de vie premium, voyages fréquents, standard international

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Questions Fréquentes

Vietnam cost of living
How much does it cost to live in Vietnam?
A comfortable single-person lifestyle in Vietnam costs approximately $528–$1,056/month, covering rent, food, transport, and leisure. The CoL Index is 26.4 (NYC = 100), meaning it is 74% moins cher que New York.
Is Vietnam affordable for expats?
Vietnam is very affordable by global standards (CoL Index 26.4). Expats from Western Europe or North America typically find their purchasing power goes significantly further here.
What is a comfortable monthly budget in Vietnam?
A frugal lifestyle in Vietnam — shared housing, cooking at home, local transport — runs around $528/month. A comfortable single-person budget (private apartment, regular dining out, occasional travel) typically falls between $528 and $1,056/month. A Western expat lifestyle with frequent travel costs $1,690+/month.
What is the average rent in Vietnam?
Rent in Vietnam averages $315/month for a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment and $210/month in residential areas. Three-bedroom family apartments typically start at $545/month centrally. These are estimates from the Rent Index (9.9 vs NYC's 100).
How does inflation affect living costs in Vietnam?
Vietnam has moderate inflation at 3.6%. Cost stability makes long-term budget planning more reliable.
Sources : Banque Mondiale 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026 · OECD Statistics. Données vérifiées April 2026. Ne constitue pas un conseil financier ou juridique.
Mis à jour April 2026. Sources: World Bank, ILO, national statistics offices. Méthodologie. City-level prices vary — check local listings before booking.