Is $600 enough to live in hanoi?

$600 equals to 13–14 million Vietnamese dong, and I will draft out a summary of fees for you: Rent: this varies from the place you live, it has a range from 3–5 million Vietnamese dong. The closer to city center, the more expensive it is. Food: a normal dish in Hanoi costs about 30–40 thousand Vietnamese dong. read more

Hi, I am from Hanoi and definitely the best part to meet your requirements is the Old Quarter. Lots of nice small hotels there, which is not very expensive of course. I myself recommend Hanoi Elegance Ruby Hotel, which is at No.3 Yen Thai street. My friend stayed there twice when coming to see me and no doubt he would do the same if he comes back. read more

At the current dollar exchange, living in Hanoi will cost you approximately $500 a month. That’s if you won’t rent a place. If you do so, you might add another $200 depending on where you’ll be staying. Some expats approximate theirs to be around $600-$700 a month. read more