Hanoi ranks 5th of 7 priced cities in Vietnam on cost — $528 a month in essentials, 72% above Can Tho, the cheapest. The average net salary of $512 covers that 1.0×. 94.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 39.9 µg/m³ a year, 8× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, Jun 31°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $286 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $415 |
| Groceries | $81 |
| Dining out | $61 |
| Utilities | $85 |
| Local transport | $15 |
| Essentials / mo | $528 |
| Avg net salary | $512 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $535 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $846 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Hanoi, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $20.92 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.35 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.84 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.07 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.90 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.45 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.27 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.47 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.97 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.80 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.43 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.30 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.85 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.22 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.05 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.05 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.52 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.38 |
| Monthly transit pass | $9.13 |
| Taxi start | $0.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.57 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.85 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $76.26 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $8.81 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $5.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $25.62 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.18 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Hanoi has 94.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the lowest of the 7 Vietnam cities we track. Vietnam's national figure is 100.4, so Hanoi runs 6 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.8°C | 18.3°C | 80% | 77% | 61 mm |
| Feb | 18.9°C | 19.7°C | 79% | 77% | 39 mm |
| Mar | 22.1°C | 24.5°C | 83% | 79% | 61 mm |
| Apr | 25.2°C | 29°C | 82% | 68% | 102 mm |
| May | 28.6°C | 34.1°C | 80% | 73% | 216 mm |
| Jun | 30.6°C | 37.1°C | 78% | 87% | 204 mm |
| Jul | 30°C | 36.6°C | 80% | 84% | 242 mm |
| Aug | 29.3°C | 36.1°C | 84% | 85% | 348 mm |
| Sep | 28.4°C | 34.4°C | 83% | 75% | 280 mm |
| Oct | 25.7°C | 29.3°C | 78% | 63% | 181 mm |
| Nov | 23.1°C | 25.6°C | 78% | 59% | 49 mm |
| Dec | 18.4°C | 18.7°C | 75% | 66% | 30 mm |
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