Can you live in Phu Quoc with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,100, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Phu Quoc with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,100, you would have roughly $900 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Phu Quoc with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,100, you would have roughly $1,900 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Phu Quoc with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,100, you would have roughly $3,900 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Phu Quoc with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,100, you would have roughly $6,900 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Phu Quoc, Vietnam

How much does it really cost to live in Phu Quoc? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 180,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Small town 🌊 Near the sea 💱 VND

💰 Can I afford Phu Quoc? ⚖️ Compare this city Vietnam →

$ $400 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

66 Safety / 100

70 Internet / 100

70 Affordability / 100

Phu Quoc vs Hoi An ⚖️ Phu Quoc vs Hanoi ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$400
Food (moderate)	$290
Transport	$20
Utilities	$60
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$42
Entertainment	$140
Total (moderate)	$1,100

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Phu Quoc.

Shared accommodation	$150
Studio	$260
1-bedroom	$400
2-bedroom	$650
3-bedroom	$950

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City Scores

How Phu Quoc rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeSmall
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityHanoi
LanguageVietnamese
CurrencyVND
Time zoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

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Pros and Cons of Phu Quoc

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $709 per month Basic $821 per month Moderate $1,100 per month Comfortable $1,554 per month Premium $2,558 per month

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Can You Live in Phu Quoc on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-100 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$900 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,900 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,900 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,900 / month