Capital city, Vietnam
Cost of living in Hanoi
How much a month costs in Hanoi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $963–1,540 (₫25M–40M).
Prices in Hanoi
Typical 2026 ranges in VND, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | VND | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₫12M–25M | $462–963 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₫6M–12M | $231–462 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₫120,000–250,000 | $4.6–9.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₫700,000–1.6M | $27–62 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₫40,000–70,000 | $1.5–2.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₫130,000–300,000 | $5.0–11.6 |
| Cappuccino | ₫35,000–70,000 | $1.3–2.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₫15,000–60,000 | $0.6–2.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₫8,000–15,000 | $0.31–0.58 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₫45,000–85,000 | $1.7–3.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₫120,000–300,000 | $4.6–11.6 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₫400,000–1.3M | $15–50 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₫100,000–250,000 | $3.9–9.6 |
Value for money: 68/100
A value score of 68/100 means Hanoi gives more quality of life per dollar than 67% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 56/100. It's the 20th most affordable of 21 places we cover in Vietnam.
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Cost of living across Vietnam
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cao Bang | $462–694 | 99/100 |
| Mai Chau | $462–771 | 98/100 |
| Ha Giang | $539–848 | 94/100 |
| Phong Nha | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Quy Nhon | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Can Tho | $539–848 | 97/100 |
| Ninh Binh | $539–925 | 96/100 |
| Cat Ba | $578–925 | 96/100 |
| Sapa | $578–963 | 95/100 |
| Hue | $578–963 | 97/100 |
| Da Lat | $578–1,000 | 95/100 |
| Ha Long Bay | $616–1,080 | 94/100 |
| Mui Ne | $694–1,080 | 92/100 |
| Vung Tau | $694–1,080 | 90/100 |
| Nha Trang | $694–1,160 | 92/100 |
| Da Nang | $771–1,230 | 87/100 |
| Hoi An | $771–1,230 | 87/100 |
| Con Dao | $771–1,230 | 90/100 |
| Phu Quoc | $771–1,350 | 85/100 |
| Hanoi | $963–1,540 | 68/100 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | $1,080–1,730 | 64/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Hanoi
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Hanoi?
About $501–732 on a lean budget, $963–1,540 for a comfortable month and $2,120–3,850 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Hanoi?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₫12M–25M ($462–963) a month in the center and ₫6M–12M ($231–462) outside it.
How much does food cost in Hanoi?
A local meal is ₫40,000–70,000 ($1.5–2.7); a mid-range restaurant is ₫130,000–300,000 ($5.0–11.6) per person.
Is Vietnam expensive?
Prices in Vietnam are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Hanoi Metro
- Noi Bai International Airport (ACV)
- Grab Vietnam
- Vinmec
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.