Hanoi vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Hanoi (Vietnam) · Overall index 27.5 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 174% more expensive than Hanoi.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 363% more expensive than in Hanoi.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 184% more expensive than in Hanoi.
| Item | Hanoi | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +363% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $622 | $2,572 | +314% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $355 | $1,975 | +456% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,154 | $5,236 | +354% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $782 | $3,501 | +348% |
| Groceries | +128% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.51 | $1.19 | +133% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.66 | $3.67 | +121% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.08 | $4.36 | +110% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.84 | $3.93 | +114% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.87 | $11.9 | +144% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.17 | $11.5 | +122% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.64 | $15 | +96% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.05 | $4.97 | +142% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | $1.74 | +115% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.72 | $3.99 | +132% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.01 | $5.29 | +163% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.22 | $2.49 | +104% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.16 | $2.2 | +90% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.93 | $2.49 | +168% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 | $2.3 | +164% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.65 | $13.7 | +142% |
| Transport | +184% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.85 | $2.38 | +180% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.3 | $104 | +203% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.04 | $2.97 | +186% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.58 | $1.71 | +195% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.25 | $0.76 | +204% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,810 | $21,733 | +147% |
| Dining out | +183% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.33 | $20.9 | +185% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.9 | $99.9 | +204% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.54 | $10.2 | +188% |
| Cappuccino | $1.68 | $4.36 | +160% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $2.41 | +187% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.23 | $5.48 | +146% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.31 | $7.05 | +205% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $1.74 | +195% |
| Telecom | +91% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $26.2 | $48.9 | +87% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.2 | $59.2 | +103% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.3 | +100% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.43 | $13 | +75% |
| Utilities & household | +140% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $67.2 | $136 | +102% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.18 | +125% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.95 | $4.39 | +125% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.57 | $1.39 | +144% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.98 | $21.8 | +173% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.6 | $78.7 | +149% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.6 | $13.3 | +138% |
| Men's haircut | $10.6 | $30.2 | +185% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.75 | $24.4 | +179% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $858 | $1,684 | +96% |
3,080 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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