...According to Numbeo website (www.numbeo.com), the living cost in Hanoi is 3.15% lower than Ho Chi Minh city, about 17% lower than Bangkok (the capital of Thailand, a nearby country), 40% lower than Tokyo and 65% lower than that in New York. Although the living expenses in Hanoi is quite cheap compare to other cities in the world, it will vary, depending on your lifestyle. The largest costs in an expat’s monthly budget will be housing, schooling and western food. Travel, phone and internet cost remain low.
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An average cost of living in Hanoi will be around 600-700$/month for a student which include: |
Accommodation |
+ Rent an apartment: 500$
+ Rent a room: 250-350$ + Rent a dorm bed: 150-200$ |
Food and drinks |
+ Street food: 1-3$/meal
+ Restaurant meals and Western foods: 10-15$/meal + Self cook: 5$/day |
Transportation |
+ Bus: 0,4$/ticket; 10$/monthly ticket
+ Taxi: 0,5$/km + Rent a motorbike: 100-150$/month (gas excluded) |
Entertainment
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+ Rent an apartment: 500$
+ Rent a room: 250-350$ + Rent a dorm bed: 150-200$ |
Phone |
+ 20$/month (3G included)
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