Cost of Living in Hanoi
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Hanoi, Vietnam.
Overall, the cost of living in Hanoi is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 15 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)19
Groceries index16
Dining out index15
Transport index12
Utilities index14
Median annual salary$6,699
Minimum wage$0.86/hr
Est. monthly childcare$239
Est. monthly healthcare premium$38
YoY inflation3.3%
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