Is Hanoi more expensive than Dushanbe?

Hanoi is 0.3% cheaper than Dushanbe overall. Rent is 13.2% lower, groceries 9.9% cheaper, and restaurants 15.5% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Dushanbe or Hanoi?

Dushanbe has a purchasing power index of 41.7 while Hanoi has 46.9 (NYC = 100). Hanoi offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇯 Dushanbe vs 🇻🇳 Hanoi

2026

Hanoi is 0.3% cheaper

Category	🇹🇯 Dushanbe	🇻🇳 Hanoi	Difference
Cost of Living	28.7	28.6	-0.3%
Rent	11.4	9.9	-13.2%
Groceries	37.5	33.8	-9.9%
Restaurants	20.0	16.9	-15.5%
Purchasing Power	41.7	46.9	+12.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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