All 19 neighborhoods in Hanoi ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoan Kiem (Old Quarter) | $562/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 2 | Tay Ho (West Lake) | $549/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 3 | Ba Dinh | $531/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 4 | Tay Ho Tay | $518/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 5 | Hai Ba Trung | $486/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 6 | Truc Bach | $486/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 7 | Cau Giay | $472/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 8 | Kim Ma | $472/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 9 | Dong Da | $459/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 10 | My Dinh | $414/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 11 | Thanh Xuan | $396/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 12 | Nam Tu Liem | $396/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 13 | Hoang Mai | $382/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 14 | Long Bien | $369/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 15 | Bac Tu Liem | $369/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 16 | Van Quan | $360/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 17 | Ha Dong | $351/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 18 | Gia Lam | $338/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 19 | Thanh Tri | $324/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $450/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The most expensive neighborhood in Hanoi is Hoan Kiem (Old Quarter), with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $562/month — 25% above the city average.
Hoan Kiem (Old Quarter) is approximately 25% more expensive than the Hanoi average. 1-bedroom rent is $562/mo vs $450/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Hanoi, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.