Hai Phong ranks 2nd of 7 priced cities in Vietnam on cost — $438 a month in essentials, 43% above Can Tho, the cheapest. The average net salary of $494 covers that 1.1×. 101.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 26.1 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, Jun 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $241 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $241 |
| Groceries | $77 |
| Dining out | $51 |
| Utilities | $53 |
| Local transport | $16 |
| Essentials / mo | $438 |
| Avg net salary | $494 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $621 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,014 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Hai Phong, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.52 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $19.02 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.18 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.84 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $0.76 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.52 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.45 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.27 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.47 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.48 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.80 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.43 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.30 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.85 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.22 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.05 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.05 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.52 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.40 |
| Monthly transit pass | $5.70 |
| Taxi start | $0.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.57 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.84 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $44.37 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $8.81 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $5.40 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $22.82 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.18 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Hai Phong has 101.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 5th-highest of 7 Vietnam cities we track. Vietnam's national figure is 100.4, so Hai Phong runs 1 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.8°C | 18.2°C | 81% | 73% | 38 mm |
| Feb | 18.8°C | 19.6°C | 81% | 75% | 28 mm |
| Mar | 21.9°C | 24.2°C | 85% | 75% | 41 mm |
| Apr | 25°C | 28.7°C | 83% | 67% | 70 mm |
| May | 28.4°C | 33.8°C | 82% | 72% | 193 mm |
| Jun | 30.2°C | 36.7°C | 81% | 87% | 240 mm |
| Jul | 29.8°C | 36.3°C | 83% | 83% | 282 mm |
| Aug | 29.2°C | 35.9°C | 86% | 86% | 414 mm |
| Sep | 28.5°C | 34.6°C | 84% | 75% | 307 mm |
| Oct | 25.7°C | 29.3°C | 79% | 60% | 132 mm |
| Nov | 23.2°C | 25.6°C | 79% | 55% | 46 mm |
| Dec | 18.6°C | 18.7°C | 74% | 63% | 21 mm |
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