Vietnam
Cost of Living in Hanoi
Monthly Total
$1,216
$21,280
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$575
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$21
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/13/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$575
$10,063
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$95
$1,663
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$140
$2,450
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$75
$1,313
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$172
$3,010
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$36
$630
Monthly Total
$1,216
$21,280
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Living in Hanoi
Hanoi is 8-15% cheaper than HCMC. Tay Ho (West Lake) is the main expat area with higher rents. Winter heating December-February adds to electricity bills. Budget $700-900 frugal, $1000-1600 comfortable.
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