Makild nomad city guide

Hanoi, Vietnam

Compare Hanoi, Vietnam for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Old Quarter
Monthly estimateINR 1,02,500
Studio rentINR 28,000-INR 60,000
Internet75 Mbps
Safety62/100
Air qualityPolluted periods (42)
PowerBackup advised (50)
CoworkingSome workable spots (63)
Best seasonOct-Dec, Mar-Apr
Minimum stay3-12 months

Nomad fit in Hanoi

Hanoi is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Tay Ho, Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 3-12 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Old Quarter, lakes, Ha Long Bay trips

Urban nature with parks, gardens, lakes, and easy outdoor time.

The best timing is usually Oct-Dec, Mar-Apr. Watch out for jun-aug humid when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Hanoi. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Rougher / dusty (42)
Crime rate
Moderate (39)
Air quality
Polluted periods (42)
Power reliability
Backup advised (50)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (72)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (63)
Healthcare access
Basic access (44)
English usability
Manageable (57)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (69)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Good stay supply (71)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (76)
Social / nomad community
Small community (55)
Noise comfort
Noisy pockets (62)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (34)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (51)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 28,000-INR 60,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 24,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 6,100 / month
Cab estimate
INR 220 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 25,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-11h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Hanoi, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup

Country context

Country
Vietnam
Airport code
HAN
GDP per person estimate
$5,000
City conservatism estimate
65/100

All table data for Hanoi

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,02,500
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 28,000-INR 60,000 / month
Average rent
INR 44,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 95 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-55 sqm
Average apartment size
43 sqm / 463 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
3-12 months
Areas to start with
Tay Ho, Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 24,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 180, chicken INR 450/kg, rice INR 95/kg, milk INR 110/L
Eggs
INR 180 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 450 / kg
Rice
INR 95 / kg
Milk
INR 110 / litre
Local lunch
INR 260 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 130 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 220 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 5,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,100 / month
Internet speed
75 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
HAN
Flight from Mumbai
INR 25,000 roundtrip estimate, 7-11h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~9h one-way
Airport distance
22.2 km from city coordinate
Best season
Oct-Dec, Mar-Apr
Avoid / bad season
Jun-Aug humid
Scenic places
Old Quarter, lakes, Ha Long Bay trips
Scenic description
Urban nature with parks, gardens, lakes, and easy outdoor time.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,02,500/month, 75 Mbps, 62/100 safety
General safety estimate
62/100
Women safety estimate
62/100
City conservatism estimate
65/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Emerging (52)
Cleanliness
Rougher / dusty (42)
Crime rate
Moderate (39)
Air quality
Polluted periods (42)
Power reliability
Backup advised (50)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (72)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (63)
Healthcare access
Basic access (44)
English usability
Manageable (57)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (69)
Airport access
Good airport access (80)
Accommodation availability
Good stay supply (71)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (66)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (76)
Social / nomad community
Small community (55)
Noise comfort
Noisy pockets (62)
Tap water / water quality
Avoid tap water (34)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (51)
City population
8,053,663
City coordinates
21.0245, 105.84117

Country and source context

Country
Vietnam
Country code
VN
Country cities tracked
176
Country GDP
$510B
GDP per person estimate
$5,000
Country conservatism estimate
65/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1581130
Search phrase
Hanoi Vietnam Old Quarter, lakes, Ha Long Bay trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Hanoi
Country Code
VN
Country
Vietnam
Iata
HAN
Rent Low
28000
Rent High
60000
Internet
75
Food Daily
1600
Cab5km
220
Utilities
5000
Wifi
1100
Flight Inr
25000
Flight Time
7-11h one stop
Area
Tay Ho, Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem
Size
30-55 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
3-12 months
Best Season
Oct-Dec, Mar-Apr
Avoid Season
Jun-Aug humid
Safety
62
City Conservative
65
Country Gdp Pc
5000
Country Gdp B
510
Title Name
Hanoi, Vietnam
Scenic
Old Quarter, lakes, Ha Long Bay trips
Scenic Description
Urban nature with parks, gardens, lakes, and easy outdoor time.
Average Rent
44000
Average Sqm
43
Monthly Estimate
102500
Search Phrase
Hanoi Vietnam Old Quarter, lakes, Ha Long Bay trips
Latitude
21.0245
Longitude
105.84117
Population
8053663
Geo Name Id
1581130
Airport Distance Km
22.157469198075972
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok

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