The Monthly Cost of Owning a Car in Hanoi: Is It More Expensive Than a Wife?

“Is it easier to support a wife or a car?” – a humorous question that any husband who owns a vehicle has probably heard. My friend, Minh, who lives in Cau Giay District, Hanoi, recently bought a brand new Hyundai H100 truck for his delivery business. Every time I see him, he complains about the high cost of maintaining the vehicle – fuel, tolls, maintenance, repairs… It makes me chuckle. Indeed, besides the joy of owning a vehicle, the monthly cost of car ownership is a headache for many car owners. So, what are the costs involved in “keeping” a car? How can you “maintain” your car effectively while ensuring it’s always in top condition? Let’s explore with Hanoi Trucks!

Detailed Analysis of Monthly Car Ownership Costs

“Maintaining” a car is like “raising” a family member, requiring you to pay many fixed and incidental expenses. Below is a detailed analysis of the monthly car ownership costs that you need to understand:

1. Fuel Costs

This is the largest expense in the total cost of car ownership, depending on the type of vehicle, mileage, and fuel prices.

• Example: Minh uses a Hyundai H100 truck for his delivery service within Hanoi, averaging 100km/day. With a fuel consumption of about 8 liters/100km and the current fuel price of 25,000 VND/liter, Minh needs to spend about 6 million VND per month on fuel.