- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Hong Kong
- Hanoi
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hanoi (Vietnam) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
| Food | 35% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 164,286 ₫ (HK$61) | HK$106 | 43% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 106,625 ₫ (HK$39) | HK$33 | 19% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 112,500 ₫ (HK$42) | HK$31 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29,143 ₫ (HK$10.77) | HK$21 | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | 46,667 ₫ (HK$17.25) | HK$23 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,333 ₫ (HK$5.30) | HK$18.44 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 43,333 ₫ (HK$16.02) | HK$78 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 61,000 ₫ (HK$23) | HK$22 | 5% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 25,000 ₫ (HK$9.24) | HK$28 | 68% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 16,429 ₫ (HK$6.07) | HK$13.27 | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 283,333 ₫ (HK$105) | HK$143 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39,333 ₫ (HK$14.54) | HK$16.28 | 11% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14,714 ₫ (HK$5.44) | HK$13.33 | 59% |
| Housing | 82% | ||
| Housing in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 82% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 14,571,400 ₫ (HK$5,386) | HK$36,862 | 85% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,533,330 ₫ (HK$567) | HK$900 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 277,143 ₫ (HK$102) | HK$195 | 47% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,833,300 ₫ (HK$7,331) | HK$6,559 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | HK$1,400 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150,000 ₫ (HK$55) | HK$57 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 106,667 ₫ (HK$39) | HK$65 | 39% |
| Clothes | 38% | ||
| Clothes in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,700,000 ₫ (HK$628) | HK$877 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 650,000 ₫ (HK$240) | HK$419 | 43% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,875,000 ₫ (HK$693) | HK$758 | 9% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,000,000 ₫ (HK$370) | HK$994 | 63% |
| Transportation | 34% | ||
| Transportation in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,230,000,000 ₫ (HK$454,661) | HK$253,857 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,043 ₫ (HK$7.41) | HK$17.43 | 58% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ₫ (HK$55) | HK$535 | 90% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 113,160 ₫ (HK$42) | HK$80 | 48% |
| Personal Care | 63% | ||
| Personal Care in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 78,000 ₫ (HK$29) | HK$96 | 70% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47,800 ₫ (HK$17.67) | HK$43 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32,500 ₫ (HK$12.01) | HK$29 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90,000 ₫ (HK$33) | HK$53 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23,333 ₫ (HK$8.62) | HK$20 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,250 ₫ (HK$7.85) | HK$21 | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210,000 ₫ (HK$78) | HK$254 | 69% |
| Entertainment | 39% | ||
| Entertainment in Hanoi (Vietnam) is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266,667 ₫ (HK$99) | HK$385 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 175,714 ₫ (HK$65) | HK$169 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,860,000 ₫ (HK$688) | HK$1,601 | 57% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 900,000 ₫ (HK$333) | HK$1,024 | 68% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67,143 ₫ (HK$25) | HK$89 | 72% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 64,000 ₫ (HK$24) | HK$37 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 25,000 ₫ (HK$9.24) | HK$54 | 83% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,950,000 ₫ (HK$1,830) | HK$1,177 | 55% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,467 ₫ (HK$0.54) | HK$0.64 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 3,000,000 ₫ (HK$1,109) | HK$704 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 23,000 ₫ (HK$8.50) | HK$51 | 83% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,484 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
HK$93,750
in Hong Kong
you would need to make just about HK$37,867
(102,440,982 ₫)
in Hanoi.