Cost of Living in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi has a cost of living index of 28/100 (New York = 100). It is 72% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

28/100
Cost Index
$480/mo
Median Income
66/100
Safety Index
subtropical humid monsoon
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$340/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$210/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$750/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 20/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.75/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.6/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.45/kg
Dining OutScore: 20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$3/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$20/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$4/meal
TransportationScore: 15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$20/month
One-Way Ticket$0.4/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.5/km
UtilitiesScore: 20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$45/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$12/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
HealthcareScore: 45/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$45/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
FitnessScore: 20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$5/cut
Haircut (Women)$10/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
ClothingScore: 30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$20/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

65 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Old Quarter, Tay Ho, Ba Dinh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanoi cheap to live in?

Hanoi has a cost of living index of 28/100, where New York = 100. It is 72% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $560–$784 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hanoi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hanoi costs approximately $340/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $210/month.

Is Hanoi good for digital nomads?

Hanoi has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 65 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 $480 USD. The income tax rate is around 10%.

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

Hanoi (cost index 28) is 72% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,800/month by moving from New York to Hanoi.

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