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Cost of Living in Haiphong

Haiphong, Hải Phòng, Vietnam · Population 2,124,500

▲ +8% vs Vietnam average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₫11,358,348 ($447)
Couple, monthly₫20,416,807 ($804)
Family of four, monthly₫26,651,884 ($1,049)

Estimated Prices in Haiphong

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₫112,928 ($4.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₫451,714 ($17.78)per meal
Cappuccino₫33,879 ($1.33)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₫2,559,710 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport pass₫414,071 ($16.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₫1,091,641 ($42.98)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₫316,200 ($12.45)per month
Fitness club membership₫316,200 ($12.45)per month
Cinema ticket₫82,814 ($3.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₫5,505,320 ($217)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₫3,829,788 ($151)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₫11,489,364 ($452)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Haiphong is ₫13,898,880 ($547) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₫11,358,348 ($447) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₫14,765,853 ($581) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₫3,829,788 ($151)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 15,136,000

₫13,098,278 ($516) / mo

Hanoi

Hà Nội · pop. 8,717,600

₫12,879,576 ($507) / mo

Cần Thơ

Cần Thơ · pop. 3,207,000

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Biên Hòa

Đồng Nai · pop. 1,104,000

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Thủ Đức

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 1,013,795

₫11,358,348 ($447) / mo

Huế

Thừa Thiên-Huế · pop. 652,572

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Tân An

Hồ Chí Minh · pop. 618,984

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Bắc Ninh

Bắc Ninh · pop. 520,000

₫10,497,082 ($413) / mo

Living in Haiphong

Haiphong is one of the key cities in Vietnam. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₫11,358,348 ($447), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₫3,829,788 ($151) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₫26,651,884 ($1,049) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₫20,416,807 ($804) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Haiphong is ₫13,898,880 ($547). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₫14,765,853 ($581) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haiphong expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₫11,358,348 ($447) per month in Haiphong including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Vietnam.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Haiphong?
A net salary of around ₫14,765,853 ($581) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Haiphong with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Haiphong is ₫13,898,880 ($547).
How much is rent in Haiphong?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₫5,505,320 ($217) per month in the city centre and ₫3,829,788 ($151) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₫11,489,364 ($452).
Is Haiphong cheaper than Vietnam on average?
No — Haiphong is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Vietnam average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Haiphong?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₫2,559,710 ($101) in Haiphong. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₫112,928 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₫33,879 ($1).
How do transport costs in Haiphong compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Haiphong is estimated at ₫414,071 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Haiphong are estimates based on Vietnam national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,124,500). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.