Vietnam
Nha Trang
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Last updated September 4, 2026
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Picture your life here
Consider Nha Trang for a coastal city with local housing options and services. The reviewed Phuoc Hai rental gives an example of separately billed utilities. Stockholm advertises coworking, and Vinmec lists a hospital emergency department.
Beach access and a workable daily routine depend on your actual address. A Phuoc Hai apartment is a different choice from a beach-front lease. Check the connection, seasonal sea conditions and bills; the airport also requires a road transfer.
Your everyday life
What would a month here look like?
Choose your lifestyle and how you’ll get around. Then explore the numbers behind it.
Your budget updates with your choice. Personal edits stay.
What’s included · rental sources & riding details
Small automatic scooter: 400 km/month, 40 km/litre, plus $10 parking, $15 upkeep and $20 occasional-taxi allowances. These quantities and allowances are editable planning choices. Insurance and upfront costs are additional.
Motorbike Rental Nha Trang · Honda Vision 110 ↗ · VND 2,000,000/month advertised reference. VND 2m/month for Basic Vision 110. Routine maintenance and city delivery advertised included, with no deposit. Damage and personal insurance are separate checks.
Licence, insurance & riding suitability
Check permission for the exact vehicle class, your licence’s country of issue and your length of residence. A shop agreeing to rent does not establish legal eligibility. Confirm rider medical cover, third-party liability, theft/damage cover and exclusions; these allowances do not buy insurance. Consider traffic, rain and your riding experience.
Country road-travel guidance (UK nationals) ↗ · Other nationalities should check their own consulate and the local licensing authority.
Simple
Common monthly basket
~$764/ month
One adult · 30 days of spending · target lease: 12 months. Insurance, healthcare, unquoted home fees and arrival costs are additional.
One adult, a private one-bedroom outside the city centre, 30 casual meals, groceries for the remaining meals, 8 café coffees and a rented small automatic motorbike for 400 km per month per 30 days. Gym and paid entertainment are optional.
1BR · outside centre
~$276
Food & cafés
~$157
Meals, itemized groceries, water & coffee
Mobile
~$6
Getting around
~$130
Rent a motorbike
Bills, extras & reserve
~$195
Itemized bills + $40 supplies + 10% reserve
How to read this estimate
What the rent means: a reported one-bedroom category, not the cheapest ad we could find. The source reports a USD 191.87 - 383.75 rent range. Confirm furniture, a private kitchen, the exact neighborhood and a 12-month quote. An annual lease is the planning target, not a term verified for every reported rent.
What can change your month: the reference uses your selected transport, home cooking and an 85 m² utility-bill proxy. Public transport, a smaller home, included bills, air-conditioning and your diet can change the result substantially. Edit those choices below.
Price evidence: This city had 250 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors. Last update: 6 August 2026. Contributor counts cover the whole city table, not every item. These are crowdsourced reference prices, not independently inspected purchases or available rental offers.
Allowances: the same $40 for supplies and pantry extras, plus a 10% price reserve, in every city. Both are planning choices. Categories are rounded to whole dollars and added; this is not dollar-level accuracy.
Behind your simple budget
Every part of the month, explained.
Open a category to see quantities, unit prices and sources for this lifestyle. Reported prices are city-table references; allowances are our planning choices. Review date: 2026-09-04.
Your home~USD 275.63 / month
Private 1BR · outside centre
1 month × USD 275.63 = USD 275.63
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ↗Meals & cafés~USD 92.78 / month
Casual restaurant meals
30 meals × USD 2.65 = USD 79.5
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ↗Sit-down dinners · one person
0 dinners × USD 11.51 = not included
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ↗Café coffees
8 cups × USD 1.66 = USD 13.28
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ↗Groceries & drinking water~USD 63.84 / month
An editable shopping list for home breakfasts and remaining meals; adapt it to your diet. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms. Water is approximately 59 litres per month; refill services may cost less.
A separate retail example: WinMart · Ngoc Nuong ST25 rice, 5 kg
VND 205,000 · reviewed September 4, 2026
Vietnam online retail catalogue. No delivery address was selected; local stock, delivery and the price in your city are unconfirmed. This example does not replace or validate the full reference basket.
View retailer’s price ↗Mobile~USD 6.48 / month
Mobile plan
1 month × USD 6.48 = USD 6.48
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ↗Getting around~USD 130.25 / month
Motorbike rental
1 month × USD 76.75 = USD 76.75
VND 2m/month for Basic Vision 110. Routine maintenance and city delivery advertised included, with no deposit. Damage and personal insurance are separate checks. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Motorbike Rental Nha Trang · Honda Vision 110 ↗Motorbike fuel
10 litres × USD 0.85 = USD 8.5
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Gasoline (1 Liter) ↗Motorbike parking allowance
1 month × USD 10 = USD 10
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Motorbike upkeep allowance
1 month × USD 15 = USD 15
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Occasional taxi allowance
1 month × USD 20 = USD 20
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Public transport boardings
0 boardings × USD 0.31 = not included
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ↗Home bills & internet~USD 85.86 / month
Electricity, water & refuse
1 month × USD 76.55 = USD 76.55
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ↗Home internet
1 month × USD 9.31 = USD 9.31
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ↗Gym & cinemaNot included in this routine
Gym membership
0 month × USD 21.95 = not included
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ↗Cinema visits
0 tickets × USD 1.92 = not included
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ↗Supplies & price reserve~USD 109.48 / month
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
1 month × USD 40 = USD 40
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Price variation reserve
1 month × USD 69.48 = USD 69.48
10% of the same priced basket in every city. A planning cushion, not an insurance policy, confidence interval or guarantee that all fees are covered.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Unit prices are shown in USD for comparison. Calculations retain full precision, so displayed decimals can round differently from the category totals. Change currency, quantities and quotes in your worksheet.
Published examples to check against your routine
These menus and provider offers give you concrete alternatives. They do not independently verify the whole budget. Compare the exact vehicle, route, meal and contract with your selected routine.
Egg fried rice · Bo Ne My Canh
VND 65,000 per unit · meals
At 130 Hoang Van Thu, Nha Trang. The same menu lists beef pho at VND 70,000. Individual menu price; confirm current portions and extra charges. Quantities are your planning choices, not a complete diet or city average.
Egg fried rice · Bo Ne My Canh ↗Short GrabBike journeys
VND 15,273 per unit · 2 km rides
2 km base fare plus VND 3,000 platform fee; VAT included. Example frequency. Longer trips, surge, optional extras and foreign-card fees cost extra. Passenger rides, not scooter rental.
Grab · tariff updated July 8, 2026 ↗Mobile package
VND 150,000 per unit · packages
Monthly 5G150, VAT included. Check subscriber eligibility, activation costs and renewal period.
VNPT · 5G150 ↗For a second operator, Khom Nho lists beef-and-pickled-vegetable fried rice at VND 89,000 at 94–96 Trinh Phong. Compare portions and charges before treating the dishes as equivalent.
Khom Nho · Nha Trang menu ↗Still personal to you: insurance, healthcare, extra home fees, coworking and other needs require your own quotes. Deposits, advance rent, flights, visas and setup belong in arrival cash. Complete your worksheet ↓
Simple · housing reality check
Put a real home into this budget.
Monthly housing reference: ~$276. We prioritize separate-bedroom listings with published annual terms, then those closest in price. Compare the named area and home features with your needs; these are asking prices, not reservations.
Phuoc Long
Furnished one-bedroom apartment
VND 7,500,000/ month
$12 above the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$778/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
35 m² apartment with separate bedroom, kitchen/living area, bathroom and private washer.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Six month lease; one month deposit; monthly rent.
- Bills
- Electricity VND 4,500/kWh; water VND 150,000/person; Wi-Fi/rubbish VND 100,000/person; cleaning VND 200,000. Confirm billing periods.
Advertised from September 17, year unstated. Phuoc Long is an alternative to the plan's named neighbourhoods. Pet policy conflicts within the ad.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Vinh Tho
MTVT one-bedroom apartment
VND 11,000,000/ month
$146 above the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$925/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished 45 m² apartment; separate bedroom, kitchen/living area and private washer; elevator.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Three or six month lease; one month deposit; monthly payments.
- Bills
- Electricity VND 5,000/kWh; water VND 150,000/person; management VND 700,000/month.
Advertised from September 15, year unstated, with viewings possible earlier. Different neighbourhood from this plan; no pets listed.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
0 saved separate-bedroom asking prices are at or below this rent reference. This counts price only, not full housing matches or independent advertisers. Comfortable and Living well share a housing reference, so they can show the same homes.
Choose a home in your editable budget ↓More rentals & alternative home types (5)
Includes other price ranges, studios, larger homes and incomplete layouts. These are not interchangeable proof of the selected lifestyle.
Gold Coast · south tower
Gold Coast · pool-view apartment
VND 17,000,000/ month
Furnished 61.1m², two bedrooms, two bathrooms and kitchen.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Management VND 8,250/m²/month; water VND 15,750/m³. Electricity quoted as government bill; confirm current rates.
Agency also displays $700; use a current currency quote. Undated listing; building amenities are not proof of included access.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Vinh Hai · north Nha Trang
Small furnished room
VND 4,000,000/ month
25 m² furnished room with elevator access; no kitchen.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Six month minimum; one month deposit; monthly rent.
- Bills
- Electricity VND 4,500/kWh; water VND 100,000/person; management VND 150,000/person. Confirm billing periods.
Advertiser marks it available and mentions September 5 without a year. One vehicle permitted. A private-room alternative without cooking facilities.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Gold Coast · tourist centre
Gold Coast North Tower apartment
VND 25,000,000/ month
Furnished 61.1 m² apartment; two bedrooms, two bathrooms; pool and gym in the building.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Management included; quoted water VND 15,750/m³ and electricity VND 2,800/kWh. Reconfirm tariffs and amenity fees.
Undated agency advertisement. The source's approximate USD conversion is not used.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
4 Tran Phu
Muong Thanh Khanh Hoa penthouse
VND 50,000,000/ month
Furnished 130 m² penthouse; two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sea views and a private sauna.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Three month minimum; one month deposit; three months rent paid ahead.
- Bills
- Utility, management and amenity charges not stated.
A penthouse alternative to a villa, below this plan's housing allowance. Agency availability needs confirmation.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Loc Tho · tourist district
Loc Tho two-bedroom apartment
VND 15,000,000/ month
Furnished 87 m² apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, balcony and private washer.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Six month lease; one month deposit; monthly payments.
- Bills
- Electricity VND 5,000/kWh; water VND 15,000/m³; other fees unspecified.
Advertiser marks it available. An alternative building to those named in the plan; no pets listed.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Trying the city for 1–3 months? Request a separate quote. An annual reference is not a short-stay price.
Your actual routine
Make this month yours.
This worksheet starts from the same Simple basket as the city comparison, converted approximately to VND, using rent a motorbike. Replace reported averages with your home quote and prices you would actually pay. Your entries stay when you switch lifestyles.
Priced portion of your month
3 items still need your quote. This is not an all-in total. Includes a recalculated 10% reserve on the core basket.
See and edit the itemized calculation
Ads include different home types and contract lengths. They do not automatically qualify for the one-bedroom annual-lease target. Selection keeps a reference; importing changes rent only.
Private 1BR · outside centre
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
Reported reference · 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre Price source ↗
VND 7,182,540.79
Casual restaurant meals
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Reported reference · Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant Price source ↗
VND 2,071,661.4
Sit-down dinners · one person
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Reported reference · Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) Price source ↗
VND 0
Milk
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Price source ↗
VND 225,146.58
Bread
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) Price source ↗
VND 96,515.08
Rice
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · White Rice (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 105,707
Eggs
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Eggs (12, Large Size) Price source ↗
VND 181,107.5
Chicken fillets
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Chicken Fillets (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 321,716.92
Apples
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Apples (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 99,962.04
Bananas
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Bananas (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 85,025.2
Tomatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Tomatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 62,045.4
Potatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Potatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 62,045.4
Onions
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Onions (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 17,809.33
Drinking water
Approximately 59 litres for the month. Refill services may cost less; no free drinking water assumed.
Reported reference · Bottled Water (50 oz) Price source ↗
VND 406,514.8
Café coffees
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Reported reference · Cappuccino (Regular Size) Price source ↗
VND 346,058.64
Mobile plan
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Reported reference · Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) Price source ↗
VND 168,859.94
Motorbike rental
VND 2m/month for Basic Vision 110. Routine maintenance and city delivery advertised included, with no deposit. Damage and personal insurance are separate checks. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Reported reference · Motorbike Rental Nha Trang · Honda Vision 110 Price source ↗
VND 2,000,000
Motorbike fuel
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Reported reference · Gasoline (1 Liter) Price source ↗
VND 221,498.4
Motorbike parking allowance
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 260,586.32
Motorbike upkeep allowance
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 390,879.48
Occasional taxi allowance
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 521,172.64
Public transport boardings
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
Reported reference · One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) Price source ↗
VND 0
Electricity, water & refuse
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Reported reference · Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) Price source ↗
VND 1,994,788.29
Home internet
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Reported reference · Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) Price source ↗
VND 242,605.87
Gym membership
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Reported reference · Monthly Fitness Club Membership Price source ↗
VND 0
Cinema visits
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Reported reference · Cinema Ticket (International Release) Price source ↗
VND 0
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 1,042,345.29
Automatic price reserve: VND 1,810,659.23. This is 10% of your priced core, not a quoted expense.
Finish your personal monthly costs
Blank means unknown. Enter zero only when a cost is included elsewhere or deliberately excluded.
Cash needed before moving
Deposits and advance rent stay separate from monthly spending. A 12-month lease may require several months of cash upfront.
Priced arrival portion: VND 0 · 3 items unpriced
Approximate local/USD conversion implied by the source’s displayed housing prices, captured September 4, 2026. For planning, not a bank or card exchange quote. Conversion reference ↗ Your bank rate can differ. Source prices: Numbeo · reported city prices ↗. This city had 250 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors. Last update: 6 August 2026
Edits remain while switching lifestyles in this city. Reloading or leaving the city resets the worksheet; download to keep your plan.
Beyond the budget
Get to know the everyday details.
Language, community & local considerations
- 💬 English
- Editorial assessment; everyday communication has not been measured. Check the landlord and services you need.
- 🛡️ Safety
- Neighborhood safety has not been independently established. Check local conditions, transport and the actual property.
- 👥 Foreigners
- Editorial assessment; the size of the local foreign community has not been measured. Visit community spaces to assess fit.
On the ground
🌦️ Climate
Check forecasts, coastal storm warnings and sea conditions.
✈️ Airport
Vietnam Airlines places CXR about 35 km south of central Nha Trang and estimates 45–60 minutes by car. Airport transport is a separate journey from everyday local travel.
🏥 Healthcare
Vinmec lists a Nha Trang emergency department operating around the clock. The Australian consulate's February 2024 directory also lists the hospital, providing older independent corroboration of presence.
📶 Internet
Test the connection at the actual property. A listed provider or workspace does not establish home speeds or reliability.
💻 Coworking
Stockholm advertises coworking at 43 Ly Tu Trong. Its directly retrieved page lists hot desks from VND 100,000 per four hours and private desks at VND 3 million per month. Coworking is present; the old claim that it barely exists was too broad.
🛒 Amenities
Loc Tho / Phuoc Hai neighborhood leases and street food. Foreign condos sit above this 1BR.
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Housing evidence
Published pricesHousing prices and lease terms
Simple uses a non-central one-bedroom reference. The housing cards prioritize advertised annual contracts, then price proximity. Furnished one-bedroom apartment: VND 7,500,000/month. Six month lease; one month deposit; monthly rent. MTVT one-bedroom apartment: VND 11,000,000/month. Three or six month lease; one month deposit; monthly payments.
Scope & personal checks
The named properties establish asking-price examples, not a representative rent survey. The comparison shows differences from the reference price; location and amenities may differ. Original listing qualifications remain on the housing cards. Availability is a booking-time check, not something a price table establishes.
Your personal checks: Choose the actual home and dates, then review its proposed contract before payment.
Evidence review
Listed serviceRental bills and upfront cash
Furnished one-bedroom apartment: Electricity VND 4,500/kWh; water VND 150,000/person; Wi-Fi/rubbish VND 100,000/person; cleaning VND 200,000. Confirm billing periods. MTVT one-bedroom apartment: Electricity VND 5,000/kWh; water VND 150,000/person; management VND 700,000/month.
Scope & personal checks
Published inclusions and tariffs apply to these homes only. Unspecified lease fees are not treated as zero. The standard utility budget remains the disclosed 85 m² proxy until replaced with actual usage. Deposits and prepaid rent are separate from monthly spending.
Evidence review
Published pricesPublished food prices
Simple: 30 casual meals, 0 sit-down dinners and 8 coffees, plus the itemized grocery quantities in the calculation. Separate menu checks: Egg fried rice · Bo Ne My Canh: VND 65,000 per unit (meals). At 130 Hoang Van Thu, Nha Trang. The same menu lists beef pho at VND 70,000. Individual menu price; confirm current portions and extra charges. Quantities are your planning choices, not a complete diet or city average.
Scope & personal checks
The complete food calculation is under ‘Every part of the month, explained’. City-table prices provide the benchmark; individual menus and retail products illustrate alternatives. Neither source type establishes a representative neighborhood survey or a nutritional prescription.
Evidence review
Published pricesGroceries and drinking water
All ten grocery categories and drinking water have prices and lifestyle-specific quantities. WinMart · Ngoc Nuong ST25 rice, 5 kg: VND 205,000. Vietnam online retail catalogue. No delivery address was selected; local stock, delivery and the price in your city are unconfirmed.
Scope & personal checks
These are priced references, not a claim that all shops charge the same. National catalogues remain national references; they are not relabeled as local stock checks. Use the quantities and unit prices to compare your own shop.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Published pricesMobile service
Mobile package: VND 150,000 per unit (packages). Monthly 5G150, VAT included. Check subscriber eligibility, activation costs and renewal period.
Scope & personal checks
The standard basket uses the city-table mobile category. This provider offer is a separate product with its own allowance, renewal period and eligibility; an internet-only add-on is not a full voice plan. Personal coverage and activation depend on the subscriber.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Budget comparisonLocal transport
Simple: Rent a motorbike. Motorbike rental: VND 2m/month for Basic Vision 110. Routine maintenance and city delivery advertised included, with no deposit. Damage and personal insurance are separate checks. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability. Motorbike fuel: 400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel. Motorbike parking allowance: USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included. Motorbike upkeep allowance: USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it. Occasional taxi allowance: USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage. Separate alternative: Short GrabBike journeys: VND 15,273 per unit (2 km rides). 2 km base fare plus VND 3,000 platform fee; VAT included. Example frequency. Longer trips, surge, optional extras and foreign-card fees cost extra. Passenger rides, not scooter rental.
Scope & personal checks
Rental advertisements, reported fuel/ticket prices and editorial allowances are distinct evidence. No provider availability, personal riding eligibility or route coverage is certified. Insurance, deposits, purchase costs, damage liability and unquoted fees are separate; update the worksheet for your circumstances.
Evidence review
Budget comparisonThe common monthly basket
Simple has 28 itemized lines covering rent, food, mobile, transport, utilities, internet, leisure, supplies and a reserve. This city had 250 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors. Last update: 6 August 2026
Scope & personal checks
Market reference prices and editorial quantities produce an estimate, not a fixed-price relocation package. The USD 40 supplies allowance and 10% reserve are planning choices. Insurance, healthcare, additional home fees and arrival costs depend on the person and lease. Those entries remain separate in the worksheet.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Listed serviceInternet and coworking
Stockholm advertises coworking at 43 Ly Tu Trong. Its directly retrieved page lists hot desks from VND 100,000 per four hours and private desks at VND 3 million per month. Coworking is present; the old claim that it barely exists was too broad.
Scope & personal checks
Indexed search content showed different prices from the directly retrieved page. The figures here follow the direct page reviewed September 4, 2026; reconfirm with the operator. No apartment speed measurement was made.
Your personal checks: Confirm access hours, desk availability, price and your route from home. Test the connection and call facilities before buying a longer membership.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Listed serviceHealthcare services
Vinmec lists a Nha Trang emergency department operating around the clock. The Australian consulate's February 2024 directory also lists the hospital, providing older independent corroboration of presence.
Scope & personal checks
A listed hospital or department establishes a service to investigate, not treatment quality, English availability, insurance acceptance or a guaranteed emergency response time.
Your personal checks: Confirm the specialty, appointment, language assistance, fees and insurance arrangements you need with the provider.
Evidence review
Listed serviceAirport and getting around
Vietnam Airlines places CXR about 35 km south of central Nha Trang and estimates 45–60 minutes by car. Airport transport is a separate journey from everyday local travel.
Scope & personal checks
Published transport guidance is not a live quote. Journey time depends on your actual address, traffic, waiting time and arrival terminal.
Your personal checks: Check your ticket's airport code, operating services and a current fare to the exact address. Include waiting time and disruption in your arrival plan.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Official guidanceEntry pathway
Vietnam Immigration describes e-visas valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry and directs applicants to evisa.gov.vn.
Scope & personal checks
The legacy immigration notice was readable; direct retrieval of the current application portal failed. British-passport guidance corroborates that pathway only within its stated scope. Eligibility and approval remain personal checks.
Your personal checks: Check your passport, intended activities, travel dates and permitted length of stay with immigration. A visitor pathway does not establish permission to work or live indefinitely.
Evidence review
Official guidanceWeather, safety and air quality
FCDO identifies flooding and coastal storm hazards in Vietnam. These support checking forecasts and sea conditions; they do not establish a safe swimming season or a flood-free Phuoc Hai property.
Missing evidenceRepresentative neighborhood safety and seasonal air-quality measurements. National guidance cannot establish that an individual street is safe or a home avoids flooding.
Scope & personal checks
Travel advice describes hazards and preparation, not a citywide risk score or a forecast. Review dates do not make historical observations current.
Your personal checks: Check local forecasts and alerts near your dates, the property's flood history and current air conditions.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Evidence missingEnglish and community
The listing's English and foreign-community labels are editorial descriptions. We have not established representative neighborhood measurements for them.
Missing evidenceEvidence measuring everyday communication and resident community in the specific housing neighborhood.
Scope & personal checks
An English-language website, a tourist district or a coworking operator does not establish how readily every landlord, clinic or shop can communicate with you.
Your personal checks: Speak with the landlord and services you expect to use. Visit local community spaces to see whether they suit you.
No matching evidence established in this review.
Review dates record when we examined the sources. Advertisements are asking prices, not bookings or completed leases. Several links can support different parts of a topic; source count alone is not a quality rating.
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