Cost of Living Comparison Between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Hanoi are 2.3% lower than in Ho Chi Minh City (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Hanoi are 8.4% lower than in Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Rent Prices in Hanoi are 24.0% lower than in Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hanoi are 1.0% higher than in Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Groceries Prices in Hanoi are 2.1% lower than in Ho Chi Minh City | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hanoi is 12.8% higher than in Ho Chi Minh City | |
Restaurants | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 50,000.00 ₫ | 50,000.00 ₫ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 600,000.00 ₫ | 600,000.00 ₫ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 115,000.00 ₫ | 135,500.00 ₫ | +17.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 30,000.00 ₫ | 25,000.00 ₫ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 50,000.00 ₫ | 45,000.00 ₫ | -10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 48,017.96 ₫ | 47,600.00 ₫ | -0.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 13,294.85 ₫ | 11,636.36 ₫ | -12.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8,047.15 ₫ | 7,020.83 ₫ | -12.8 % |
Markets | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 142,540.36 ₫ | 131,112.93 ₫ | -8.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 25,645.32 ₫ | 23,846.71 ₫ | -7.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 10,799.00 ₫ | 10,965.12 ₫ | +1.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 38,650.00 ₫ | 42,981.82 ₫ | +11.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 131,515.26 ₫ | 110,397.54 ₫ | -16.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 42,601.45 ₫ | 42,713.33 ₫ | +0.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 120,634.11 ₫ | 118,420.15 ₫ | -1.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 37,738.93 ₫ | 40,672.16 ₫ | +7.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 12,184.44 ₫ | 11,828.31 ₫ | -2.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15,484.01 ₫ | 19,399.82 ₫ | +25.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 13,213.36 ₫ | 12,052.61 ₫ | -8.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 14,925.37 ₫ | 11,304.93 ₫ | -24.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 14,310.86 ₫ | 14,741.77 ₫ | +3.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 24,062.50 ₫ | 19,692.31 ₫ | -18.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 12,000.00 ₫ | 13,894.74 ₫ | +15.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300,000.00 ₫ | 300,000.00 ₫ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 23,460.96 ₫ | 21,018.18 ₫ | -10.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 38,650.00 ₫ | 38,250.00 ₫ | -1.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 30,000.00 ₫ | 35,000.00 ₫ | +16.7 % |
Transportation | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 7,000.00 ₫ | 7,500.00 ₫ | +7.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 275,000.00 ₫ | 200,000.00 ₫ | -27.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 15,000.00 ₫ | 18,000.00 ₫ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 25,749.51 ₫ | 23,737.83 ₫ | -7.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 80,000.00 ₫ | 65,000.00 ₫ | -18.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 89,953.36 ₫ | 88,462.06 ₫ | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 930,000,000.00 ₫ | 1,000,000,000.00 ₫ | +7.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 920,384,615.38 ₫ | 787,777,777.78 ₫ | -14.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,820,051.54 ₫ | 2,082,469.88 ₫ | +14.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 158,238.10 ₫ | 129,500.00 ₫ | -18.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 259,523.81 ₫ | 217,777.78 ₫ | -16.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 650,906.76 ₫ | 635,714.29 ₫ | -2.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 288,781.23 ₫ | 290,000.00 ₫ | +0.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 120,000.00 ₫ | 115,000.00 ₫ | -4.2 % |
Childcare | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,588,235.29 ₫ | 6,125,000.00 ₫ | -19.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 395,882,160.21 ₫ | 322,821,428.57 ₫ | -18.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 971,052.63 ₫ | 811,461.54 ₫ | -16.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 739,473.68 ₫ | 701,385.33 ₫ | -5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,615,789.47 ₫ | 2,121,748.72 ₫ | -18.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,523,076.92 ₫ | 2,390,833.33 ₫ | -5.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,353,886.88 ₫ | 8,643,496.85 ₫ | -35.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 7,778,939.00 ₫ | 5,176,470.59 ₫ | -33.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 29,017,506.65 ₫ | 22,000,000.00 ₫ | -24.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,093,332.05 ₫ | 14,507,692.31 ₫ | -9.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 11,082,693.95 ₫ | 5,926,186.70 ₫ | -46.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,927,099.04 ₫ | 3,214,907.39 ₫ | -34.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ho Chi Minh City Edit |
Hanoi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,765,095.24 ₫ | 12,160,202.29 ₫ | +3.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.74 | 11.30 | +16.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 134 | 100 |
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