🇻🇳 Southeast Asia
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Cheaper than HCMC, more traditional; fast internet, vibrant culture
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Hanoi climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 276,021 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 235 Mbps | 185 Mbps | 5 ms | 254,514 |
| Mobile | 158 Mbps | 33 Mbps | 20 ms | 21,507 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 26,293.822 VND, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $445 | VND 11,706K |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $864 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,603 | VND 42,137K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $506 | VND 13,299K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $419 | VND 11,006K |
| 1BR outside center | $287 | VND 7,550K |
| 3BR city center | $846 | VND 22,256K |
| 3BR outside center | $540 | VND 14,192K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $454 | VND 11,934K |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $254 | VND 6,682K |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $2.09 | VND 55,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $19.02 | VND 500,000 |
| Fast food combo | $4.53 | VND 119,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.43 | VND 116,525 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.92 | VND 24,140 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $76 | VND 2,005K |
| Phone plan / mo | $5 | VND 141,926 |
| Internet / mo | $9 | VND 234,049 |
| Gym membership / mo | $27 | VND 714,551 |
| Cinema ticket | $4.18 | VND 110,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $668 | VND 17,566K |
| International school / yr | $26,169 | VND 688,094K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $30,349 | VND 798,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Vietnam
Country-level research that applies to living in Hanoi — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90-day e-visa (multiple entry available) → that's the ceiling |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | None without employment/marriage |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Vietnam profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo