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Hanoi vs Singapore cost of living 2026
Which is cheaper, what exactly is cheaper, and how it feels on your money Β· Updated September 2026
π»π³ Hanoi
πΈπ¬ SingaporeHanoi is 384% cheaper than Singapore
Living on $1,422 a month in Hanoi feels like about $7,748 in Singapore β same standard of living, compared by feel rather than exchange rate.
Per day
$57.8 vs $245
Per month
$1,422 vs $7,748
Local meal
β« 50,000 vs S$ 7
$1.9 vs $5.38
Taxi 5 km
β« 85,000 vs S$ 8
$3.23 vs $6.15
At a glance
FoodHanoi 65% cheaper
CafΓ©s & drinksHanoi 84% cheaper
TransportHanoi 76% cheaper
StayHanoi 83% cheaper
FunHanoi 77% cheaper
- Where Hanoi is clearly cheaper: Beer (88%β), Cocktail & wine (88%β), Studio rent (month) (84%β)
Item by item
| Item | Hanoi | Singapore | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | β« 50,000$1.9 | S$ 7$5.38 | Hanoi β65% |
| Street food1 item | β« 23,000$0.87 | S$ 3.1$2.38 | Hanoi β63% |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | β« 230,000$8.75 | S$ 35$26.9 | Hanoi β68% |
| Coffeeone cup | β« 40,000$1.52 | S$ 6$4.62 | Hanoi β67% |
| Beerone bottle | β« 30,000$1.14 | S$ 12$9.23 | Hanoi β88% |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | β« 78,000$2.97 | S$ 31$23.8 | Hanoi β88% |
| Bottled water | β« 8,000$0.3 | S$ 1.5$1.15 | Hanoi β74% |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | β« 20,000$0.76 | S$ 3.8$2.92 | Hanoi β74% |
| Taxi5 km in town | β« 85,000$3.23 | S$ 8$6.15 | Hanoi β47% |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | β« 39,000$1.48 | S$ 10$7.69 | Hanoi β81% |
| Transitone ride | β« 7,000$0.27 | S$ 1.8$1.38 | Hanoi β81% |
| Scooter rentalper day | β« 160,000$6.08 | S$ 32$24.6 | Hanoi β75% |
| Hotel night3-star | β« 800,000$30.4 | S$ 220$169 | Hanoi β82% |
| Studio rent (month) | β« 12,000,000$456 | S$ 3,800$2,923 | Hanoi β84% |
| Laundry | β« 32,000$1.22 | S$ 5$3.85 | Hanoi β68% |
| SIM card1 week data | β« 160,000$6.08 | S$ 20$15.4 | Hanoi β60% |
| Haircutcut | β« 91,000$3.46 | S$ 25$19.2 | Hanoi β82% |
| Massage1 hour | β« 260,000$9.89 | S$ 72$55.4 | Hanoi β82% |
| Half-day tourper person | β« 660,000$25.1 | S$ 78$60 | Hanoi β58% |
| Entry ticketTourist town | β« 130,000$4.94 | S$ 32$24.6 | Hanoi β80% |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveler reports use the median of real reports. Hostels and local eateries cut both by 30%+.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Hanoi or Singapore?
Hanoi is 384% cheaper than Singapore. Daily budget $57.8 vs $245; a month $1,422 vs $7,748.
How do monthly costs compare between Hanoi and Singapore?
With a short-term studio and living costs, Hanoi is about $1,422 and Singapore about $7,748 per month.
Where do the numbers come from?
They start as estimates informed by published price levels; any item with 3+ traveler reports switches to the median of real reports. Live reports are in the app.