Vietnam vs Vietnam · 54 km apart
Vietnam
single / month
Cheaper overallVietnam
single / month
| Expense | Phủ Lý | Hanoi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.90 | $4.99 | Phủ Lý |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.60 | $19.97 | Phủ Lý |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.50 | Phủ Lý |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.40 | $113 | Phủ Lý |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.30 | $18.30 | Phủ Lý |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.70 | $48.26 | Phủ Lý |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.92 | $13.98 | Phủ Lý |
| Fitness club membership | $10.92 | $13.98 | Phủ Lý |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $3.66 | Phủ Lý |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $251 | Phủ Lý |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $174 | Phủ Lý |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $523 | Phủ Lý |
| Total single-person budget | $388 | $507 | Phủ Lý |
| Average net salary | $480 | $614 |
Phủ Lý is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Phủ Lý runs about $388 versus $507 in Hanoi — a difference of roughly 31%.
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 Phủ Lý · Full cost of living in Hanoi