Is Hai Ba Trung Expensive?

Hanoi, Vietnam

+8% vs Hanoi avg

Living in Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

Hai Ba Trung is a moderately-priced area within Hanoi, with a cost of living index of 26.0 — that is +8% compared to the Hanoi average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #5 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₫12,150,000/month, compared to a range of ₫8,100,000 in Thanh Tri to ₫14,062,500 in Hoan Kiem (Old Quarter).

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Hai Ba Trung, housing takes up roughly 39% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₫486,000,000 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Hai Ba Trung

Salaries in Hai Ba Trung reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 26.0:

After tax and deductions of 27.5% in Vietnam, take-home pay for someone earning ₫486,000,000 would be roughly ₫352,350,000/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

26.0
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
₫12,150,000
Est. 1BR Rent
#5
of 19 Areas
27.5%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Hai Ba Trung

Estimated annual deductions on a ₫487,500,000 salary in Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi (local employee).

Income Tax
17%
Social + Health + Unemployment
10.5%
Total Deductions: 27.5%
Est. Take-Home: ₫353,437,500/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Hai Ba Trung would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $19,500
London GBP £16,781
Dubai AED AED 97,574

Other Neighborhoods in Hanoi

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Hoan Kiem (Old Quarter) 30.1 1.25x +25%
Tay Ho (West Lake) 29.4 1.22x +22%
Ba Dinh 28.4 1.18x +18%
Tay Ho Tay 27.7 1.15x +15%
Truc Bach 26.0 1.08x +8%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Hai Ba Trung:

Old City, Chiang Mai Toul Tom Poung (Russian Market), Phnom Penh Magodo, Lagos Triangle d'Or, Casablanca San Telmo, Buenos Aires Colegiales, Buenos Aires

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hai Ba Trung expensive in Hanoi?

Hai Ba Trung is near the city average for Hanoi. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Hai Ba Trung compare to the Hanoi average?

The cost of living in Hai Ba Trung is above the Hanoi average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.