Vietnam vs Vietnam · 30 km apart
Vietnam
single / month
Cheaper overallVietnam
single / month
| Expense | Bắc Ninh | Hanoi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.13 | $4.99 | Bắc Ninh |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.54 | $19.97 | Bắc Ninh |
| Cappuccino | $1.24 | $1.50 | Bắc Ninh |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.70 | $113 | Bắc Ninh |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.16 | $18.30 | Bắc Ninh |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.96 | $48.26 | Bắc Ninh |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.58 | $13.98 | Bắc Ninh |
| Fitness club membership | $11.58 | $13.98 | Bắc Ninh |
| Cinema ticket | $3.03 | $3.66 | Bắc Ninh |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $198 | $251 | Bắc Ninh |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $138 | $174 | Bắc Ninh |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $413 | $523 | Bắc Ninh |
| Total single-person budget | $413 | $507 | Bắc Ninh |
| Average net salary | $509 | $614 |
Bắc Ninh is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bắc Ninh runs about $413 versus $507 in Hanoi — a difference of roughly 23%.
Salary-adjusted, Hanoi leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Bắc Ninh · Full cost of living in Hanoi