[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) Side-by-side city decision # London vs Hanoi. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link LondonUnited Kingdom4 VS HanoiVietnam2 $4,160London monthly budget $895Hanoi monthly budget 170 MbpsLondon internet 145 MbpsHanoi internet Decision summary London London leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Hanoi Speed Fastest internet London Vibe Best nomad vibe London Safety Highest safety Hanoi Air Cleanest air London Walk Most walkable London Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [London](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/london.md) United Kingdom 4/6 Budget$4,160 Internet170 Mbps Vibe9/10 [Hanoi](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam/hanoi.md) Vietnam 2/6 Budget$895 Internet145 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $4,160 $895 1-bed center rent $2,700 $430 Coworking desk $430 $115 Local meal $24.5 $2.1 Cappuccino $5.1 $2.2 Gym membership $75 $32 Transport budget $260 $55 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 170 Mbps 145 Mbps Nomad vibe 9/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 58/100 72/100 Air quality 67/100 38/100 Walkability 9/10 6/10 Female safety 7/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 9/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Excellent Good English proficiency Excellent Average Climate type Temperate oceanic Humid subtropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Sep Oct - Apr Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [London](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-kingdom/london.md) United Kingdom → ### Strengths * Exceptional international flight connections * Fast, reliable broadband and mobile coverage * Huge English-speaking professional community * World-class culture, food, and events * Extensive public transport and walkable districts * Strong healthcare and banking infrastructure ### Trade-offs * Very high rents and daily expenses * Grey, wet winters with short daylight hours * Peak-hour Tube travel can be crowded * Visitor rules generally prohibit remote work * Council tax and utility bills add substantially to rent * Central neighborhoods can be noisy and busy ### Common visa routes * Standard Visitor visa * Youth Mobility Scheme visa * Global Talent visa [Hanoi](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/vietnam/hanoi.md) Vietnam → ### Strengths * Very affordable everyday living * Fast and widely available fiber internet * Outstanding street food and coffee culture * Large, active international community * Convenient access to northern Vietnam * Strong choice of serviced apartments ### Trade-offs * Winter air pollution can be severe * Traffic is intense and scooter-heavy * Tap water is not safe to drink * Summer heat and humidity are oppressive * Sidewalks are often blocked by parking and vendors * Long-stay visa options are limited ### Common visa routes * 90-day multiple-entry e-visa * Visa exemption for eligible nationalities * Business or sponsored work visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.