Cost of Living

Hanoi, Vietnam

Live cost-of-living data for Hanoi — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
9/ 10091% cheaper than New York
$497/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
subtropical with humid summers
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
18/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$422/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$293/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$874/month
Food & Groceries
12/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.9/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.7/kg
Transportation
8/100
Monthly Transit Pass$8/month
One-Way Ticket$0.38/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.6/km
Utilities
8/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$71/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$11/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$3/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$25/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
25/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
15/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
12/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
10/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
10/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$2.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$20/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
15/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$5/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
12/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Tay Ho (West Lake), Hoàn Kiếm (Old Quarter), Ba Dinh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanoi cheap to live in?

Hanoi has a cost of living index of 9/100, where New York = 100. It is 91% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $340–$476 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hanoi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hanoi costs approximately $422/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $293/month.

Is Hanoi good for digital nomads?

Hanoi has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Hanoi?

The median net monthly salary in Hanoi is approximately $497 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Hanoi compare to New York for cost of living?

Hanoi (cost index 9) is 91% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,275/month by moving from New York to Hanoi.

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