Vietnam vs Vietnam · 1,143 km apart
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single / month
Vietnam
single / month
Cheaper overall| Expense | Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 | $4.99 | Hanoi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.28 | $19.97 | Hanoi |
| Cappuccino | $1.52 | $1.50 | Hanoi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $113 | Hanoi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.59 | $18.30 | Hanoi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.01 | $48.26 | Hanoi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.20 | $13.98 | Hanoi |
| Fitness club membership | $14.20 | $13.98 | Hanoi |
| Cinema ticket | $3.72 | $3.66 | Hanoi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $255 | $251 | Hanoi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $178 | $174 | Hanoi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $533 | $523 | Hanoi |
| Total single-person budget | $516 | $507 | Hanoi |
| Average net salary | $624 | $614 |
Hanoi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ho Chi Minh City runs about $516 versus $507 in Hanoi — a difference of roughly 2%.
Salary-adjusted, Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City · Full cost of living in Hanoi