What is the cost of living in Hanoi?

The cost of living in Hanoi is 83.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.8). Groceries are 67.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 81.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately VND 10,596,977 per month. Local purchasing power index is 51.9 (NYC = 100).

🇻🇳 Vietnam · #529 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Hanoi?

Q: Should I move to Hanoi?

Hanoi, Vietnam has a cost of living 83.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.8). It is ranked #529 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 51.9 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

83.2% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-83.2%

vs NYC

VND 10,596,977

1-BR, city centre

51.9

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Hanoi

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

16.8 Very affordable

Rent

9.6 Very affordable

Groceries

32.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

18.6 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

51.9 Weak

Rent in Hanoi

1-BR, city centre VND 10,596,977/mo

1-BR, outside centre VND 7,242,540/mo

3-BR, city centre VND 22,486,179/mo

3-BR, outside centre VND 13,927,002/mo

Save by going outside centre 32% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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