Cost of living comparison

Kenya

compared to

Vietnam

Hanoi vs. Nairobi Cost of Living Summary

Hanoi is 11.6% cheaper than Nairobi.

Restaurants: pay 50.9% less in Hanoi
Transportation: pay 44.0% less in Hanoi
Housing: pay 6.3% more in Hanoi
Childcare: pay 2.6 times more in Hanoi
Entertainment and Sports: pay 47.4% less in Hanoi
Clothing: pay 25.7% more in Hanoi

The cost of childcare, clothing, and housing in Hanoi are more expensive than in Nairobi. Expenses including restaurants, entertainment and sports, transportation, and groceries are lower in Hanoi. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Hanoi.

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Hanoi vs. Nairobi Cost Breakdown

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pay 50.9% less for restaurants

	Nairobi	Hanoi
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.16 KES799.26	$2.12 ₫54,815	-65.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.54 KES849.21	$4.41 ₫114K	-32.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.64 KES83.49	$0.49 ₫12,707	-23.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.59 KES76.60	$0.31 ₫7,911	-48.2%
Average			-50.9%

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pay about the same for groceries

	Nairobi	Hanoi
Bread 1 loaf	$0.55 KES71.20	$1.08 ₫28,093	+97.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.32 KES690.75	$5.21 ₫135K	-2.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.32 KES430.19	$5.70 ₫148K	+72.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.73 KES224.03	$1.47 ₫38,071	-14.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.90 KES375.95	$1.68 ₫43,626	-41.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.52 KES197.47	$1.52 ₫39,415
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.08	$0.48 ₫12,449	-1.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.91 KES118.11	$0.61 ₫15,804	-32.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.51 KES65.97	$0.51 ₫13,206	+0.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.93	$0.43 ₫11,217	-12.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.49 KES63.19	$0.50 ₫13,012	+3.2%

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pay 44.0% less for transportation

	Nairobi	Hanoi
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.96 KES773.87	$3.47 ₫89,815	-41.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$46.20 KES5,994.46	$9.24 ₫239K	-80.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,558.36 KES3M	$30,715.02 ₫795M	+42.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.86 KES1,798.34	$5.39 ₫140K	-61.1%
Average			-44.0%

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pay 6.3% more for housing

	Nairobi	Hanoi
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$34.94 KES4,534.27	$8.84 ₫229K	-74.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$445.43 KES57,799.49	$407.99 ₫11M	-8.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$216.55 KES28,099.01	$278.92 ₫7M	+28.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$42.75 KES5,547.48	$65.57 ₫2M	+53.4%
Average			+6.3%

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pay 2.6 times more for childcare

	Nairobi	Hanoi
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$248.58 KES32,255.88	$771.38 ₫20M	+210.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,318.78 KES2M	$27,672.00 ₫717M	+124.6%
Average			+164.0%

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pay 47.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Nairobi	Hanoi
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.31 KES299.72	$1.08 ₫27,896	-53.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.64 KES343.02	$1.88 ₫48,672	-28.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.54 KES459.57	$1.40 ₫36,277	-60.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$50.37 KES6,535.62	$24.48 ₫634K	-51.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.70 KES999.08	$4.23 ₫110K	-45.0%
Average			-47.4%

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pay 25.7% more for clothing

	Nairobi	Hanoi
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$28.10 KES3,646.63	$48.20 ₫1M	+71.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$29.04 KES3,768.70	$26.30 ₫681K	-9.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.92 KES9,073.43	$83.83 ₫2M	+19.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$58.58 KES7,601.62	$78.65 ₫2M	+34.3%
Average			+25.7%

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