Cost of living & property in Vung Tau
Vung Tau is Saigon's weekend beach: two hours by road or ferry, a relaxed seafront promenade and an economy anchored by the offshore industry. Prices are gentle, and the city fills with Saigonese every weekend.
Key numbers
- Single, comfortable / month
- $1,010
- Rent 1BR / month
- $320
- Condo price
- $1,500/m²
- Gross rental yield
- 4.8 %
- Demand
- Medium
- Price trend
- → stable
Who it suits
Budget-conscious retirees and HCMC-based buyers who want an affordable second home by the sea.
Insider tip
Weekend demand supports short-stay rentals, but weekday occupancy is thin — a sea-view unit near the front beach makes the difference.
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Frequently asked questions
＋ How much does it cost to live in Vung Tau?
A single person living comfortably — modern one-bedroom, mixed local and Western food, health insurance included — should budget around $1,010 per month. A local-style budget runs meaningfully lower, a premium expat lifestyle higher. Our free calculator personalises this for your household.
＋ What do apartments cost in Vung Tau?
A furnished one-bedroom rents from roughly $320 per month, and modern condos sell around $1,500 per m². Gross rental yields are in the region of 4.8% before costs.
＋ Can foreigners buy property in Vung Tau?
Foreigners can buy condos in licensed projects (up to 30% of a building's units), normally on a renewable 50-year ownership certificate. Land and landed houses are far more restricted. Our investor guides explain the rules — and we check foreign-quota availability before you commit to anything.
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