🇻🇳 Vietnam · #509 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Hanoi

Close to the Vietnam average

Ranked #509 of 558 cities · More expensive than 8.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to Vietnam average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Hanoi

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom VND 7,534,181/mo ≈ $290 VND 5,650,636/mo ≈ $218 25%
3-Bedroom VND 13,093,886/mo ≈ $504 VND 9,820,415/mo ≈ $378 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.2% Average
Rent
-1.8% Average
Groceries
-1.1% Average
Restaurants
+0.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+7.4% Average

Living in Hanoi: What to Expect

Hanoi is average by global standards (ranked #509 of 558 cities). It is 0.2% cheaper than the Vietnam average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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