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Cost of Living in Hanoi

Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam · Population 8,717,600

▲ +23% vs Vietnam average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₫12,879,576 ($507)
Couple, monthly₫23,187,875 ($913)
Family of four, monthly₫30,303,952 ($1,193)

Estimated Prices in Hanoi

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₫126,797 ($4.99)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₫507,187 ($19.97)per meal
Cappuccino₫38,039 ($1.50)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₫2,874,061 ($113)per month
Monthly public transport pass₫464,922 ($18.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₫1,225,702 ($48.26)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₫355,031 ($13.98)per month
Fitness club membership₫355,031 ($13.98)per month
Cinema ticket₫92,984 ($3.66)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₫6,363,030 ($251)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₫4,426,456 ($174)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₫13,279,368 ($523)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Hanoi is ₫15,605,760 ($614) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₫12,879,576 ($507) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₫16,743,449 ($659) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₫4,426,456 ($174)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Hoàng Lưu

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Bắc Ninh

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Hương Canh

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Sơn Tây

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Vĩnh Yên

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Ngọc Sơn

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Other Major Cities in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 15,136,000

₫13,098,278 ($516) / mo

Cần Thơ

Cần Thơ · pop. 3,207,000

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Haiphong

Hải Phòng · pop. 2,124,500

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Biên Hòa

Đồng Nai · pop. 1,104,000

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Thủ Đức

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 1,013,795

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Huế

Thừa Thiên-Huế · pop. 652,572

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Tân An

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 618,984

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Bắc Ninh

Bắc Ninh · pop. 520,000

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Living in Hanoi

Hanoi is one of the key cities in Vietnam. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₫12,879,576 ($507), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₫4,426,456 ($174) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₫30,303,952 ($1,193) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₫23,187,875 ($913) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Hanoi is ₫15,605,760 ($614). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₫16,743,449 ($659) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanoi expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫12,879,576 ($507) per month in Hanoi including rent outside the city centre. That is 23% more than the national average for Vietnam.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hanoi?
A net salary of around ₫16,743,449 ($659) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Hanoi with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Hanoi is ₫15,605,760 ($614).
How much is rent in Hanoi?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₫6,363,030 ($251) per month in the city centre and ₫4,426,456 ($174) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₫13,279,368 ($523).
Is Hanoi cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Hanoi is estimated to be about 23% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Hanoi?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,874,061 ($113) in Hanoi. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫126,797 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ₫38,039 ($1).
How do transport costs in Hanoi compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Hanoi is estimated at ₫464,922 ($18). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Hanoi are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 8,717,600). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.