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Last updated September 4, 2026
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Picture your life here
Consider Hanoi if you want an urban base around Cau Giay or My Dinh. Toong lists a Cau Giay workspace, and Vinmec lists services at Times City. Compare the distance between these places and your home before assuming they will be convenient.
Compare the rental examples for your selected lifestyle and confirm a current quote. Airport transfer times are estimates, and storms or traffic can change them. Check seasonal weather, air quality and the specific neighborhood before a longer commitment.
Your everyday life
What would a month here look like?
Choose your lifestyle and how you’ll get around. Then explore the numbers behind it.
Your budget updates with your choice. Personal edits stay.
What’s included · rental sources & riding details
Small automatic scooter: 400 km/month, 40 km/litre, plus $10 parking, $15 upkeep and $20 occasional-taxi allowances. These quantities and allowances are editable planning choices. Insurance and upfront costs are additional.
IZIGO · standard automatic range ↗ · VND 3,000,000/month planning reference. Planning midpoint of the published VND 2.5–3.5m/month automatic-scooter range; not a quoted exact price. Deposit and delivery require a quote.
Licence, insurance & riding suitability
Check permission for the exact vehicle class, your licence’s country of issue and your length of residence. A shop agreeing to rent does not establish legal eligibility. Confirm rider medical cover, third-party liability, theft/damage cover and exclusions; these allowances do not buy insurance. Consider traffic, rain and your riding experience.
Country road-travel guidance (UK nationals) ↗ · Other nationalities should check their own consulate and the local licensing authority.
Simple
Common monthly basket
~$825/ month
One adult · 30 days of spending · target lease: 12 months. Insurance, healthcare, unquoted home fees and arrival costs are additional.
One adult, a private one-bedroom outside the city centre, 30 casual meals, groceries for the remaining meals, 8 café coffees and a rented small automatic motorbike for 400 km per month per 30 days. Gym and paid entertainment are optional.
1BR · outside centre
~$288
Food & cafés
~$156
Meals, itemized groceries, water & coffee
Mobile
~$5
Getting around
~$169
Rent a motorbike
Bills, extras & reserve
~$207
Itemized bills + $40 supplies + 10% reserve
How to read this estimate
What the rent means: a reported one-bedroom category, not the cheapest ad we could find. The source reports a USD 230.25 - 352.28 rent range. Confirm furniture, a private kitchen, the exact neighborhood and a 12-month quote. An annual lease is the planning target, not a term verified for every reported rent.
What can change your month: the reference uses your selected transport, home cooking and an 85 m² utility-bill proxy. Public transport, a smaller home, included bills, air-conditioning and your diet can change the result substantially. Edit those choices below.
Price evidence: This city had 854 entries in the past 12 months by 85 different contributors. Last update: 25 August 2026. Contributor counts cover the whole city table, not every item. These are crowdsourced reference prices, not independently inspected purchases or available rental offers.
Allowances: the same $40 for supplies and pantry extras, plus a 10% price reserve, in every city. Both are planning choices. Categories are rounded to whole dollars and added; this is not dollar-level accuracy.
Behind your simple budget
Every part of the month, explained.
Open a category to see quantities, unit prices and sources for this lifestyle. Reported prices are city-table references; allowances are our planning choices. Review date: 2026-09-04.
Your home~USD 288.4 / month
Private 1BR · outside centre
1 month × USD 288.4 = USD 288.4
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre ↗Meals & cafés~USD 75.34 / month
Casual restaurant meals
30 meals × USD 2.01 = USD 60.3
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant ↗Sit-down dinners · one person
0 dinners × USD 10.56 = not included
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) ↗Café coffees
8 cups × USD 1.88 = USD 15.04
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Cappuccino (Regular Size) ↗Groceries & drinking water~USD 80.48 / month
An editable shopping list for home breakfasts and remaining meals; adapt it to your diet. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms. Water is approximately 59 litres per month; refill services may cost less.
A separate retail example: WinMart · Ngoc Nuong ST25 rice, 5 kg
VND 205,000 · reviewed September 4, 2026
Vietnam online retail catalogue. No delivery address was selected; local stock, delivery and the price in your city are unconfirmed. This example does not replace or validate the full reference basket.
View retailer’s price ↗Mobile~USD 5.06 / month
Mobile plan
1 month × USD 5.06 = USD 5.06
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) ↗Getting around~USD 168.72 / month
Motorbike rental
1 month × USD 115.12 = USD 115.12
Planning midpoint of the published VND 2.5–3.5m/month automatic-scooter range; not a quoted exact price. Deposit and delivery require a quote. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
IZIGO · standard automatic range ↗Motorbike fuel
10 litres × USD 0.86 = USD 8.6
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Gasoline (1 Liter) ↗Motorbike parking allowance
1 month × USD 10 = USD 10
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Motorbike upkeep allowance
1 month × USD 15 = USD 15
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Occasional taxi allowance
1 month × USD 20 = USD 20
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Public transport boardings
0 boardings × USD 0.38 = not included
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) ↗Home bills & internet~USD 91.97 / month
Electricity, water & refuse
1 month × USD 83.04 = USD 83.04
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) ↗Home internet
1 month × USD 8.93 = USD 8.93
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) ↗Gym & cinemaNot included in this routine
Gym membership
0 month × USD 25.03 = not included
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Monthly Fitness Club Membership ↗Cinema visits
0 tickets × USD 4.22 = not included
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ↗Supplies & price reserve~USD 115 / month
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
1 month × USD 40 = USD 40
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Price variation reserve
1 month × USD 75 = USD 75
10% of the same priced basket in every city. A planning cushion, not an insurance policy, confidence interval or guarantee that all fees are covered.
Planning allowance · not a quoted exact price
Unit prices are shown in USD for comparison. Calculations retain full precision, so displayed decimals can round differently from the category totals. Change currency, quantities and quotes in your worksheet.
Published examples to check against your routine
These menus and provider offers give you concrete alternatives. They do not independently verify the whole budget. Compare the exact vehicle, route, meal and contract with your selected routine.
Chicken rice · Puku ordering menu
VND 65,000 per unit · meals
Published Hanoi ordering-menu price; the dish is named Hoi An chicken rice. Menu date, current operation and fees require reconfirmation. Not a Cau Giay price survey.
Puku · published ordering menu ↗Short GrabBike journeys
VND 16,255 per unit · 2 km rides
2 km base fare plus VND 3,000 platform fee; VAT included. Example frequency. Longer trips, surge, optional extras and foreign-card fees cost extra. Passenger rides, not scooter rental.
Grab · tariff updated July 8, 2026 ↗Mobile package
VND 150,000 per unit · packages
Monthly 5G150, VAT included. Check subscriber eligibility, activation costs and renewal period.
VNPT · 5G150 ↗Still personal to you: insurance, healthcare, extra home fees, coworking and other needs require your own quotes. Deposits, advance rent, flights, visas and setup belong in arrival cash. Complete your worksheet ↓
Simple · housing reality check
Put a real home into this budget.
Monthly housing reference: ~$288. We prioritize separate-bedroom listings with published annual terms, then those closest in price. Compare the named area and home features with your needs; these are asking prices, not reservations.
Cau Giay
Hoang Quoc Viet one-bedroom
USD 450/ month
$162 above the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$1,003/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished 45m² with separate kitchen, living/dining room and washing machine.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum term, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Water, internet, cable TV, elevator and motorbike parking included. Electricity not stated.
Matches the base rent allowance. Older agency advertisement; current availability and tariff must be reconfirmed.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Tay Ho · To Ngoc Van
To Ngoc Van apartment · 244168
USD 550/ month
$262 above the selected monthly rent reference (approximately).
Same routine with this rent: ~$1,113/month
Rent substitution only, including the recalculated 10% reserve. Adjust included bills and add personal costs in the worksheet; this is not an all-in property quote.
Furnished 45 m² one-bedroom with living room, balcony, cooker, refrigerator and washer/dryer.
- Lease & upfront costs
- One-month deposit; minimum lease and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Internet, cable TV, tap water and cleaning included; electricity excluded.
No publication date shown. Nearby gym and pool are separate facilities, not included apartment amenities.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
0 saved separate-bedroom asking prices are at or below this rent reference. This counts price only, not full housing matches or independent advertisers. Comfortable and Living well share a housing reference, so they can show the same homes.
Choose a home in your editable budget ↓More rentals & alternative home types (6)
Includes other price ranges, studios, larger homes and incomplete layouts. These are not interchangeable proof of the selected lifestyle.
Tay Ho
West Lake two-bedroom apartment
USD 750/ month
Furnished 80m² apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and balcony.
- Lease & upfront costs
- One-month deposit; minimum term and payment schedule not stated.
- Bills
- Internet, cleaning and tap water included; electricity not specified.
Matches the base rent allowance. Source publication date and present availability are not established.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Tay Ho · Dang Thai Mai
Dang Thai Mai lake-view apartment
USD 750/ month
Furnished 80m², two bedrooms and two bathrooms; washer and dryer listed.
- Lease & upfront costs
- One-month deposit; minimum lease not stated.
- Bills
- Tap water, internet, cable TV and twice-weekly cleaning included; electricity not stated.
Same agency as the other example, a different property ID. Undated listing; request current availability.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Tay Ho
Five-bedroom garden villa
USD 3,500/ month
400m² villa, five bedrooms and four bathrooms; garden and private parking.
- Lease & upfront costs
- One-month deposit; quarterly payment in advance. Minimum term not stated.
- Bills
- Utilities excluded.
Furnishings need clarification: details say partly furnished while the description offers alternatives. No publication date stated.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
To Ngoc Van · Tay Ho
Serviced two-bedroom apartment
USD 1,200–1,400/ month
Furnished 100 m² apartment; two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a balcony.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and payment schedule not stated.
- Bills
- Internet, tap water, cleaning and management included; electricity not specified.
Price varies by floor. Only the USD 1,200 option fits this plan's housing allowance. Undated agency listing.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Nguyen Van Huyen · Cau Giay
Furnished studio with a balcony
USD 250–300/ month
32 m² studio with kitchen facilities; furniture and laundry equipment listed.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Internet, cable TV, security and motorbike parking included; water and electricity extra.
A studio alternative to the plan's separate bedroom. USD 300 exceeds its USD 285 housing allowance; ask which unit is quoted.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Thach Cau · Long Bien
Furnished room with a balcony
VND 3,400,000/ month
25 m² second-floor room, private bathroom and 6 m² balcony; cooking area downstairs.
- Lease & upfront costs
- Minimum lease, deposit and advance rent not stated.
- Bills
- Electricity and water described as residential rates; other fees unspecified.
Private room rather than an entire apartment. Confirm shared cooking arrangements and foreign-tenant eligibility.
Reviewed 2026-09-04. Availability and your exact dates and terms need confirmation.
Trying the city for 1–3 months? Request a separate quote. An annual reference is not a short-stay price.
Your actual routine
Make this month yours.
This worksheet starts from the same Simple basket as the city comparison, converted approximately to VND, using rent a motorbike. Replace reported averages with your home quote and prices you would actually pay. Your entries stay when you switch lifestyles.
Priced portion of your month
3 items still need your quote. This is not an all-in total. Includes a recalculated 10% reserve on the core basket.
See and edit the itemized calculation
Ads include different home types and contract lengths. They do not automatically qualify for the one-bedroom annual-lease target. Selection keeps a reference; importing changes rent only.
Private 1BR · outside centre
Target: a furnished home with a private kitchen on a 12-month relocation lease. The reported rent category does not certify furnishings, exact neighborhood or lease length. Obtain a matching written quote; studios, shared kitchens and short-stay rates are separate examples.
Reported reference · 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre Price source ↗
VND 7,515,309.52
Casual restaurant meals
Reported inexpensive-restaurant category, not a promise for every venue. These meal counts are the same in every city at this lifestyle.
Reported reference · Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant Price source ↗
VND 1,571,335.5
Sit-down dinners · one person
Half the reported three-course meal for two, excluding drinks. This replaces a meal at home; it is not added on top of 90 restaurant meals.
Reported reference · Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) Price source ↗
VND 0
Milk
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Price source ↗
VND 236,091.18
Bread
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) Price source ↗
VND 204,520.04
Rice
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · White Rice (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 80,429.24
Eggs
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Eggs (12, Large Size) Price source ↗
VND 190,228
Chicken fillets
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Chicken Fillets (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 395,252.2
Apples
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Apples (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 164,305.42
Bananas
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Bananas (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 112,600.92
Tomatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Tomatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 58,598.44
Potatoes
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Potatoes (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 74,109.78
Onions
An explicit shopping-list quantity for home breakfasts and remaining meals. Adapt to your diet; this is not a nutritional prescription. Source pound prices are converted to kilograms.
Reported reference · Onions (1 lb) Price source ↗
VND 28,724.73
Drinking water
Approximately 59 litres for the month. Refill services may cost less; no free drinking water assumed.
Reported reference · Bottled Water (50 oz) Price source ↗
VND 552,443.2
Café coffees
Regular cappuccino price benchmark; optional habit, not an essential expense.
Reported reference · Cappuccino (Regular Size) Price source ↗
VND 391,921.84
Mobile plan
Reported plan with calls and 10GB+ data. Check the actual package, eligibility, taxes and coverage; activation belongs in arrival costs.
Reported reference · Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) Price source ↗
VND 131,856.68
Motorbike rental
Planning midpoint of the published VND 2.5–3.5m/month automatic-scooter range; not a quoted exact price. Deposit and delivery require a quote. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability.
Planning allowance · not a verified price Price source ↗
VND 3,000,000
Motorbike fuel
400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel.
Reported reference · Gasoline (1 Liter) Price source ↗
VND 224,104.2
Motorbike parking allowance
USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 260,586.32
Motorbike upkeep allowance
USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 390,879.48
Occasional taxi allowance
USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 521,172.64
Public transport boardings
Reported single-ticket benchmark, not a route or pass quote. Transfers may require multiple tickets. Check home-to-work coverage and operating hours; the table does not establish that all journeys can be made by public transport.
Reported reference · One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) Price source ↗
VND 0
Electricity, water & refuse
Source reference is a 915 sq ft (about 85 m²) apartment. Kept at its full value for every lifestyle as a conservative proxy; it is not a measured 1BR bill. Replace with the actual meter tariff and usage; do not pay twice for included utilities.
Reported reference · Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) Price source ↗
VND 2,163,908.82
Home internet
Reported unlimited 60 Mbps+ plan. Installation and deposits are separate. Set to zero only if included in rent or deliberately excluded.
Reported reference · Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) Price source ↗
VND 232,703.59
Gym membership
Optional; remove if a suitable gym is included with the home.
Reported reference · Monthly Fitness Club Membership Price source ↗
VND 0
Cinema visits
Explicit leisure choice; other entertainment and alcohol are not silently included.
Reported reference · Cinema Ticket (International Release) Price source ↗
VND 0
Laundry, toiletries & pantry extras
Same USD 40 allowance in every city and lifestyle, for detergent, toiletries, cooking oil, seasonings and laundry. This is an editorial reserve, not a sourced city price. Replace it with your actual shopping and laundry costs.
Planning allowance · not a verified price
VND 1,042,345.29
Automatic price reserve: VND 1,954,342.7. This is 10% of your priced core, not a quoted expense.
Finish your personal monthly costs
Blank means unknown. Enter zero only when a cost is included elsewhere or deliberately excluded.
Cash needed before moving
Deposits and advance rent stay separate from monthly spending. A 12-month lease may require several months of cash upfront.
Priced arrival portion: VND 0 · 3 items unpriced
Approximate local/USD conversion implied by the source’s displayed housing prices, captured September 4, 2026. For planning, not a bank or card exchange quote. Conversion reference ↗ Your bank rate can differ. Source prices: Numbeo · reported city prices ↗. This city had 854 entries in the past 12 months by 85 different contributors. Last update: 25 August 2026
Edits remain while switching lifestyles in this city. Reloading or leaving the city resets the worksheet; download to keep your plan.
Beyond the budget
Get to know the everyday details.
Language, community & local considerations
- 💬 English
- Editorial assessment; everyday communication has not been measured. Check the landlord and services you need.
- 🛡️ Safety
- Neighborhood safety has not been independently established. Check local conditions, transport and the actual property.
- 👥 Foreigners
- Editorial assessment; the size of the local foreign community has not been measured. Visit community spaces to assess fit.
On the ground
🌦️ Climate
Check seasonal conditions, forecasts and air quality for your dates.
✈️ Airport
Vietnam Airlines gives 45–60 minutes for a taxi from HAN to the city center, excluding waiting. It is an estimate under normal traffic, not the time every journey will take.
🏥 Healthcare
Vinmec lists an emergency department at Times City, 458 Minh Khai, Hanoi. Its presence does not imply it is close to every Cau Giay or My Dinh home.
📶 Internet
Test the connection at the actual property. A listed provider or workspace does not establish home speeds or reliability.
💻 Coworking
Toong IPH lists a coworking location on the third floor of IPH, 241 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay. Its location is relevant to the inland housing assumption, but a desk listing does not establish home fiber performance.
🛒 Amenities
Cau Giay / My Dinh is neighborhood markets and street food. Tay Ho lake cafes sit above this 1BR.
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Housing evidence
Published pricesHousing prices and lease terms
Simple uses a non-central one-bedroom reference. The housing cards prioritize advertised annual contracts, then price proximity. Hoang Quoc Viet one-bedroom: USD 450/month. Minimum term, deposit and advance rent not stated. To Ngoc Van apartment · 244168: USD 550/month. One-month deposit; minimum lease and advance rent not stated.
Scope & personal checks
The named properties establish asking-price examples, not a representative rent survey. The comparison shows differences from the reference price; location and amenities may differ. Original listing qualifications remain on the housing cards. Availability is a booking-time check, not something a price table establishes.
Your personal checks: Choose the actual home and dates, then review its proposed contract before payment.
Evidence review
Listed serviceRental bills and upfront cash
Hoang Quoc Viet one-bedroom: Water, internet, cable TV, elevator and motorbike parking included. Electricity not stated. To Ngoc Van apartment · 244168: Internet, cable TV, tap water and cleaning included; electricity excluded.
Scope & personal checks
Published inclusions and tariffs apply to these homes only. Unspecified lease fees are not treated as zero. The standard utility budget remains the disclosed 85 m² proxy until replaced with actual usage. Deposits and prepaid rent are separate from monthly spending.
Evidence review
Published pricesPublished food prices
Simple: 30 casual meals, 0 sit-down dinners and 8 coffees, plus the itemized grocery quantities in the calculation. Separate menu checks: Chicken rice · Puku ordering menu: VND 65,000 per unit (meals). Published Hanoi ordering-menu price; the dish is named Hoi An chicken rice. Menu date, current operation and fees require reconfirmation. Not a Cau Giay price survey.
Scope & personal checks
The complete food calculation is under ‘Every part of the month, explained’. City-table prices provide the benchmark; individual menus and retail products illustrate alternatives. Neither source type establishes a representative neighborhood survey or a nutritional prescription.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Published pricesGroceries and drinking water
All ten grocery categories and drinking water have prices and lifestyle-specific quantities. WinMart · Ngoc Nuong ST25 rice, 5 kg: VND 205,000. Vietnam online retail catalogue. No delivery address was selected; local stock, delivery and the price in your city are unconfirmed.
Scope & personal checks
These are priced references, not a claim that all shops charge the same. National catalogues remain national references; they are not relabeled as local stock checks. Use the quantities and unit prices to compare your own shop.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Published pricesMobile service
Mobile package: VND 150,000 per unit (packages). Monthly 5G150, VAT included. Check subscriber eligibility, activation costs and renewal period.
Scope & personal checks
The standard basket uses the city-table mobile category. This provider offer is a separate product with its own allowance, renewal period and eligibility; an internet-only add-on is not a full voice plan. Personal coverage and activation depend on the subscriber.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Budget comparisonLocal transport
Simple: Rent a motorbike. Motorbike rental: Planning midpoint of the published VND 2.5–3.5m/month automatic-scooter range; not a quoted exact price. Deposit and delivery require a quote. Reviewed September 4, 2026. Price reference, not confirmed availability. Motorbike fuel: 400 km ÷ 40 km/litre = 10 litres. Distance and efficiency are planning assumptions, not measured consumption; hills, traffic and the bike can change them. Fuel unit price is a reported city reference, not a live pump price or eligibility for subsidised fuel. Motorbike parking allowance: USD 10/month planning allowance, not a city tariff. Replace with home and destination parking quotes; set to zero if included. Motorbike upkeep allowance: USD 15/month planning allowance for servicing not included in hire, tyres and small repairs. Not a repair quote or damage/theft insurance. Reduce only where the contract covers it. Occasional taxi allowance: USD 20/month planning allowance for wet weather and days you do not ride. Not a guaranteed number of trips; replace with your own usage. Separate alternative: Short GrabBike journeys: VND 16,255 per unit (2 km rides). 2 km base fare plus VND 3,000 platform fee; VAT included. Example frequency. Longer trips, surge, optional extras and foreign-card fees cost extra. Passenger rides, not scooter rental.
Scope & personal checks
Rental advertisements, reported fuel/ticket prices and editorial allowances are distinct evidence. No provider availability, personal riding eligibility or route coverage is certified. Insurance, deposits, purchase costs, damage liability and unquoted fees are separate; update the worksheet for your circumstances.
2 sources reviewed
Evidence review
Budget comparisonThe common monthly basket
Simple has 28 itemized lines covering rent, food, mobile, transport, utilities, internet, leisure, supplies and a reserve. This city had 854 entries in the past 12 months by 85 different contributors. Last update: 25 August 2026
Scope & personal checks
Market reference prices and editorial quantities produce an estimate, not a fixed-price relocation package. The USD 40 supplies allowance and 10% reserve are planning choices. Insurance, healthcare, additional home fees and arrival costs depend on the person and lease. Those entries remain separate in the worksheet.
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Evidence review
Listed serviceInternet and coworking
Toong IPH lists a coworking location on the third floor of IPH, 241 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay. Its location is relevant to the inland housing assumption, but a desk listing does not establish home fiber performance.
Scope & personal checks
This is the operator's description of its service, not an independent assessment of quality, availability or suitability for your needs.
Your personal checks: Confirm access hours, desk availability, price and your route from home. Test the connection and call facilities before buying a longer membership.
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Evidence review
Listed serviceHealthcare services
Vinmec lists an emergency department at Times City, 458 Minh Khai, Hanoi. Its presence does not imply it is close to every Cau Giay or My Dinh home.
Scope & personal checks
A listed hospital or department establishes a service to investigate, not treatment quality, English availability, insurance acceptance or a guaranteed emergency response time.
Your personal checks: Confirm the specialty, appointment, language assistance, fees and insurance arrangements you need with the provider.
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Evidence review
Listed serviceAirport and getting around
Vietnam Airlines gives 45–60 minutes for a taxi from HAN to the city center, excluding waiting. It is an estimate under normal traffic, not the time every journey will take.
Scope & personal checks
Published transport guidance is not a live quote. Journey time depends on your actual address, traffic, waiting time and arrival terminal.
Your personal checks: Check your ticket's airport code, operating services and a current fare to the exact address. Include waiting time and disruption in your arrival plan.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Official guidanceEntry pathway
Vietnam Immigration describes e-visas valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry and directs applicants to evisa.gov.vn.
Scope & personal checks
The legacy immigration notice was readable; direct retrieval of the current application portal failed. British-passport guidance corroborates that pathway only within its stated scope. Eligibility and approval remain personal checks.
Your personal checks: Check your passport, intended activities, travel dates and permitted length of stay with immigration. A visitor pathway does not establish permission to work or live indefinitely.
Evidence review
Official guidanceWeather, safety and air quality
FCDO warns about Vietnam's storms, flooding and road risks. We have not established a current Hanoi climate normal or a seasonal pollution series; the city should not be described as outside typhoon-related disruption.
Missing evidenceRepresentative neighborhood safety and seasonal air-quality measurements. National guidance cannot establish that an individual street is safe or a home avoids flooding.
Scope & personal checks
Travel advice describes hazards and preparation, not a citywide risk score or a forecast. Review dates do not make historical observations current.
Your personal checks: Check local forecasts and alerts near your dates, the property's flood history and current air conditions.
1 source reviewed
Evidence review
Evidence missingEnglish and community
The listing's English and foreign-community labels are editorial descriptions. We have not established representative neighborhood measurements for them.
Missing evidenceEvidence measuring everyday communication and resident community in the specific housing neighborhood.
Scope & personal checks
An English-language website, a tourist district or a coworking operator does not establish how readily every landlord, clinic or shop can communicate with you.
Your personal checks: Speak with the landlord and services you expect to use. Visit local community spaces to see whether they suit you.
No matching evidence established in this review.
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