
Hanoi
Vietnam
Description
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, features affordable housing with a mix of modern apartments and traditional homes. The cost of living is low relative to Western standards. The city has a growing economy with jobs in manufacturing, tech, and services. Public transport includes buses and a developing metro system; motorbikes dominate daily travel. Safety is generally good with low violent crime. Healthcare access is improving with public and private hospitals. The climate is humid subtropical with hot summers and cool winters. Hanoi offers a rich cultural environment with active local communities.
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€237.00
1-bed flat (center)€286.09
1-bed flat (outside)€214.70
3-bed flat (center)€679.35
3-bed flat (outside)€510.17
Utilities
Basic utilities€67.73
Internet€7.45
Mobile plan€4.54
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.29
Monthly pass€6.54
Taxi start€0.65
Gasoline (1 l)€0.74
Leisure
Cinema ticket€3.27
Fitness club€24.20
Education
Preschool (month)€227.05
Intl. primary (year)€9,943.00
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing and low cost of living
- ✓ Growing job market
- ✓ Improving healthcare access
- ✓ Generally safe city
- ✓ Rich cultural and community life
Disadvantages
- × Traffic congestion and pollution
- × Hot, humid summers
- × Public transport still developing
- × Motorbike traffic can be chaotic
- × Language barrier for some expats