Hanoi vs Seoul Cost of Living
Hanoi (Vietnam) · Overall index 27.5 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 94% more expensive than Hanoi.
- Dining out in Seoul is 121% more expensive than in Hanoi.
- Transport in Seoul is 119% more expensive than in Hanoi.
| Item | Hanoi | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +113% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $622 | $1,128 | +81% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $355 | $885 | +149% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,154 | $2,631 | +128% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $782 | $1,576 | +102% |
| Groceries | +84% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.51 | $0.97 | +90% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.66 | $3.03 | +83% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.08 | $3.33 | +60% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.84 | $3.32 | +80% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.87 | $9.47 | +94% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.17 | $8.39 | +62% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.64 | $14.8 | +94% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.05 | $4.15 | +102% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.81 | $1.53 | +89% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.72 | $3.36 | +95% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.01 | $3.73 | +86% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.22 | $2.22 | +82% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.16 | $1.86 | +60% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.93 | $1.71 | +84% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 | $1.67 | +92% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.65 | $11.7 | +107% |
| Transport | +119% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.85 | $1.68 | +98% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $34.3 | $68.9 | +101% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.04 | $2.76 | +165% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.58 | $1.34 | +131% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.25 | $0.53 | +112% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,810 | $18,844 | +114% |
| Dining out | +121% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.33 | $14.8 | +102% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.9 | $84.8 | +158% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.54 | $7.96 | +125% |
| Cappuccino | $1.68 | $3.11 | +85% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | $1.89 | +125% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.23 | $4.53 | +103% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.31 | $5.53 | +139% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.59 | $1.43 | +142% |
| Telecom | +58% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $26.2 | $45.1 | +72% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $29.2 | $47.3 | +62% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.22 | +47% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.43 | $11.3 | +52% |
| Utilities & household | +87% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $67.2 | $130 | +93% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.16 | +100% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.95 | $3.13 | +61% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.57 | $1.03 | +81% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.98 | $15.9 | +99% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $31.6 | $60.9 | +93% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.6 | $9.46 | +69% |
| Men's haircut | $10.6 | $22.9 | +116% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.75 | $16.6 | +90% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $858 | $1,561 | +82% |
2,885 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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