Is Hanoi more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City?

Hanoi is 0.7% more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City overall. Rent is 16.8% lower, groceries 0.6% more expensive, and restaurants 10.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?

Ho Chi Minh City has a purchasing power index of 46.9 while Hanoi has 49.1 (NYC = 100). Hanoi offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City vs 🇻🇳 Hanoi

2026

Hanoi is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇻🇳 Hanoi	Difference
Cost of Living	28.3	28.5	+0.7%
Rent	11.9	9.9	-16.8%
Groceries	33.3	33.5	+0.6%
Restaurants	16.5	18.3	+10.9%
Purchasing Power	46.9	49.1	+4.7%

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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