Cost of living in Hanoi, Vietnam

Summary of cost of living in Hanoi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 52,030,443 ₫
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 25,799,031 ₫
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Hanoi
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 68,950 ₫
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 95,988 ₫
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 44,178 ₫
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 34,271 ₫
12 eggs, large 40,351 ₫
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 25,446 ₫
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 126,534 ₫
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 71,870 ₫
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 25,126 ₫
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 13,999 ₫
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 343,545 ₫
2 liters of coca-cola 24,891 ₫
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 19,070 ₫
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 19,989,800 ₫
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 14,228,000 ₫
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,720,330 ₫
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 10,292,700 ₫
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 7,323,180 ₫
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,758,540 ₫
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 173,515 ₫
40” flat screen tv 7,578,790 ₫
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,675,490 ₫
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 158,630 ₫
Hourly rate for cleaning help 131,409 ₫
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,060,820 ₫
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 573,270 ₫
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,775,020 ₫
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,338,620 ₫
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 876,856,000 ₫
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 22,582 ₫
Monthly ticket public transport 209,548 ₫
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 118,957 ₫
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 39,163 ₫
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 110,895 ₫
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 779,195 ₫
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 52,293 ₫
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 54,526 ₫
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 80,174 ₫
4 rolls of toilet paper 39,631 ₫
Tube of toothpaste 25,906 ₫
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 141,725 ₫
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 392,407 ₫
2 tickets to the movies 187,164 ₫
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 911,364 ₫
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 862,493 ₫
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 167,456 ₫
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 52,990 ₫
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 37,987 ₫
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 11,708,100 ₫
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2,818 ₫
1 month of gym membership in business district 720,520 ₫
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 40,861 ₫
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 97 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: March 27, 2025

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