Advice on moving to Hanoi, Vietnam?

Hi there,

One of the best things about moving to Hanoi is that it is relatively easy and affordable to establish yourself within a short period of time following your arrival. 

Housing in your typical expat areas, such as Tay Ho, Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh, can vary from rooms in share houses to fully serviced apartments. What are your accommodation requirements? Our Cost of Living in Vietnam page offers a good idea of what these costs might look like, although expect your actual prices to be slightly lower (our prices are based on the more expensive Ho Chi Minh City). 

There is typically a deposit and first month's rent required upon signing your lease and moving into your apartment, and it is often preferable to arrange this in person upon arrival as there are reports of expats being scammed. Hanoi has a very active Facebook community. Have you considered using housing groups in order to find accommodation?

As far as transporting your household appliances is concerned, you may find it more convenient to sell those items in Delhi and instead purchase new ones in Hanoi where appliances and electronics are cheap. 

Lastly, most airlines have an extra-baggage option - research which of the available flights have the lowest rates. If this isn't viable, you could arrange for a courier to transport your things once you are set up in Hanoi.

Thanks
Luke