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Hanoi

Vietnam's cultural capital with an unmatched cafe-coworking culture

In Hanoi, a mid-range month runs about $1,564 (₫40,504,851) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 90% of cities

Internet4/10

Slower internet than about 60% of cities

Visas5.5/10

Harder visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking8.4/10

Better coworking than about 85% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.2/10

Better wellness options than about 90% of cities

Getting There6/10

Easier to reach than about 55% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Hanoi, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Da Nang (~600 km) · Hoi An (~650 km)

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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