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Living in Hanoi: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Hanoi.

Guide updated byChelsea Gallagher, on 04 June 2025

As a wonderful blend of traditions and modernism, Hanoi provides the maximum comfort to expatriates intending to settle there. The Vietnamese capital city is a rapidly developing region. Hanoi never ceases to rebuild itself, thus providing many opportunities to expatriates.

Amidst this modern urban landscape, you will also be delighted to discover magnificent religious structures and historical relics.

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Chelsea is a Canadian freelance writer who has been living abroad in Vietnam since 2019. For her, Vietnam is numerous noodle soups, chaotic markets, hidden alleys, and breathtaking landscapes from north to south; making vibrant memories countrywide.

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