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Hanoi Cost of Living Guide: Prices, Rent and Everyday Expenses

Hanoi is Vietnam’s large, fast-paced capital and a standout base in Southeast Asia, known for its street food, lakeside neighbourhoods and thriving café culture. It’s popular with remote workers thanks to coworking spots and reliable city amenities, while still feeling more traditional than many regional megacities. Use this page to gauge everyday costs in VND across housing, food, transport and more.

Population

8.8M

Local Time

12:00 PM

Asia/Bangkok

Exchange Rate

1000 VND = 0.04 USD

Local currency: VND

Continent

Monthly Cost Trends

Feb 26

$1.4K

Mar 26

$1.4K

May 26

$1.4K

Sep 26

$1.34K

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation

$405 – $567

₫11M – ₫15M

34%

One-bedroom apartment

1×

$405 – $567

₫11M – ₫15M

$405 – $567

₫11M – ₫15M

Food & Dining

$389 – $579

₫10M – ₫15M

34%

Street food meal	30×	$2 ₫40K – ₫53K	$46 – $60 ₫1M – ₫2M
Mid-range restaurant meal	20×	$8 – $15 ₫200K – ₫400K	$151 – $303 ₫4M – ₫8M
Specialty coffee	20×	$2 ₫48K – ₫60K	$37 – $45 ₫965K – ₫1M
Groceries	1×	$155 – $171 ₫4M – ₫5M	$155 – $171 ₫4M – ₫5M

Work Setup

$82 – $121

₫2M – ₫3M

Coworking space	1×	$72 – $106 ₫2M – ₫3M	$72 – $106 ₫2M – ₫3M
Home internet	1×	$7 – $9 ₫180K – ₫240K	$7 – $9 ₫180K – ₫240K
Mobile data plan	1×	$3 – $6 ₫90K – ₫160K	$3 – $6 ₫90K – ₫160K

Transportation

$93 – $212

₫2M – ₫6M

11%

Scooter rental	1×	$68 – $148 ₫2M – ₫4M	$68 – $148 ₫2M – ₫4M
Fuel	1×	$15 – $49 ₫400K – ₫1M	$15 – $49 ₫400K – ₫1M
Ride-hailing	4×	$2 – $4 ₫60K – ₫100K	$9 – $15 ₫240K – ₫400K

Lifestyle & Recreation

$134 – $188

₫4M – ₫5M

11%

Gym / yoga membership	1×	$24 – $36 ₫615K – ₫950K	$24 – $36 ₫615K – ₫950K
Massage / spa session	3×	$11 – $19 ₫300K – ₫500K	$34 – $58 ₫900K – ₫2M
Weekend trips & outings	1×	$76 – $95 ₫2M – ₫3M	$76 – $95 ₫2M – ₫3M

Utilities

$19 – $44

₫510K – ₫1M

Water	1×	$6 – $9 ₫150K – ₫250K	$6 – $9 ₫150K – ₫250K
Laundry	1×	$14 – $34 ₫360K – ₫900K	$14 – $34 ₫360K – ₫900K

Last updated: September 2026 • Based on 4 data points

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