HanoiViet Nam · Asia

Viet Nam · Asia · Population 8,053,663 · Asia/Bangkok

Hanoi in Viet Nam (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$993 incl. rent, a safety index of 66.2/100, an average annual temperature of 24.2°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$993incl. rent · est. range

$844 – $1192

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

66.2/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

24.2°C avg/yr

2078mm · 2446h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

136Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

41.4µg/m³ PM2.5 · Poor

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa; remote work under an e-Visa / business visa is a grey area

Source: Viet Nam snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Hanoi?

Hanoi has an estimated monthly cost of ~$993 including rent (range $844–$1192), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Hanoi safe?

Hanoi scores 66.2/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Viet Nam?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are eVisa to Viet Nam. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Hanoi?

Median fixed broadband download is about 136 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Viet Nam

Viet Nam: GDP per capita ~$5,066 (World Bank), HDI 0.726, Global Peace Index rank #45 (IEP 2024). Open Viet Nam country page →

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