Cost of Living in Hanoi
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Summary of cost of living in Hanoi, Vietnam:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,643.4$ (43,322,643.7₫), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 452.2$ (11,921,330.3₫), excluding rent.
- Hanoi is 60.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Hanoi is, on average, 74.3% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 50,000.00 ₫ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 700,000.00 ₫ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 110,000.00 ₫ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 25,000.00 ₫ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50,000.00 ₫ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 46,882.92 ₫ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 12,400.00 ₫ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6,442.90 ₫ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 36,545.45 ₫ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 21,919.77 ₫ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 9,971.11 ₫ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 39,308.33 ₫ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 133,200.83 ₫ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 42,988.09 ₫ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 121,627.80 ₫ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 38,417.58 ₫ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 12,814.14 ₫ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16,731.41 ₫ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 12,552.95 ₫ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11,517.02 ₫ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12,080.06 ₫ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 16,793.04 ₫ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 14,094.75 ₫ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 350,000.00 ₫ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 23,737.82 ₫ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 44,979.72 ₫ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 36,400.00 ₫ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 9,000.00 ₫ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 200,000.00 ₫ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 20,000.00 ₫ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 25,749.51 ₫ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 47,500.00 ₫ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 22,036.00 ₫ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 798,000,000.00 ₫ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 768,750,000.00 ₫ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,778,351.21 ₫ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 146,280.24 ₫ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 227,764.71 ₫ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 742,537.21 ₫ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 256,250.00 ₫ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 100,000.00 ₫ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 7,852,500.00 ₫ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 292,000,000.00 ₫ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,129,305.92 ₫ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 583,231.87 ₫ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,273,700.50 ₫ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,947,386.28 ₫ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 9,887,885.61 ₫ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 6,996,011.49 ₫ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,585,007.12 ₫ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,296,302.00 ₫ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,564,122.12 ₫ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,938,488.92 ₫ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,899,115.48 ₫ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.50 |
Prices in Hanoi
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Last update: 28 November 2025
Last update: 28 November 2025
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Of course all price gone up each year but less than other world countries,here with 1000$ i live a simple confortable life while in Philippines or even Laos will be LIMIT.
too much tourist thats sure and noise,for the one who want quiet place go to mountain.
Also beware of tourist trap/scam that make your experience more expansive and annoying,but if u wear simple and stay with local life is very cheap and food delicious.
If anyone is thinking about saving money, I would recommend working in Europe over Vietnam.....
Local people live in rooms that cost 2 or 3 million tops. But they are very basic, perhaps only a bed and a toilet. I wanted something with my own kitchen, bed and tv so I pay 4.5 million plus bills, for a total of around 5 million every month.
15 million is a really good salary for Hanoi. For a local I mean. Most English teachers make easily 20 or 30 million. If you are a native English speaker looking for an adventure, come to Hanoi! Finding job as a teacher is super easy (as of 2020).
If you make more than $1000 then you will be definitely fine. I make $600 and I live a local lifestyle (public transportation, visit mostly Vietnamese pubs/restaurants, shop at local markets) and I get to send a third of my salary to my family every month.