Vung Tau, Vietnam 🇻🇳
#522
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Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$180.00
$650.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$12.00
$25.00
$1.50
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$300.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$25.00
$60.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for taxis, motorbike rentals, and public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$320.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$100.00
$7.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment, tours, and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly visa fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$452.00
$1,715.00
$56.50
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Personal Budget Calculator
$
Based on recommended budget for Vung Tau:
$452
(local)
$1,715
(nomad)
$1,695
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$280.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $0.70-$1.00.
per cup