Hanoi vs Haiphong
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Hanoi leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Haiphong where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Haiphong's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Hanoi | Haiphong |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 54 | 55 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 40 | 43 |
| Climate | 74 | 75 |
| Safety | 50 | 51 |
| Summer °C | 29.1 | 29.0 |
| Winter °C | 16.5 | 16.8 |
| Top disaster risk | storms (hurricane/cyclone) | storms (hurricane/cyclone) |
Hanoi vs Haiphong: the short answer
Haiphong comes out ahead on overall livability (55/100), only marginally above Hanoi (54/100). The two cities diverge most on cost of living. On affordability Haiphong is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Hanoi 40 vs Haiphong 43, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Hanoi runs warmer in summer (about 29.1°C peak vs 29.0°C in Haiphong), while winter lows sit near 16.5°C in Hanoi and 16.8°C in Haiphong. On natural-disaster exposure Haiphong is the safer choice (safety 51/100); the dominant modelled hazard is storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Hanoi and storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Haiphong.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Haiphong — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Hanoi — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Haiphong — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Haiphong — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Hanoi or Haiphong better to live in?
Haiphong scores higher overall — 55 vs 54 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Hanoi or Haiphong?
Haiphong has the lower cost of living (cost index 43 vs 40; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Hanoi or Haiphong?
Hanoi — summer highs reach about 29.1°C versus 29.0°C in Haiphong.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Hanoi or Haiphong?
Haiphong (disaster-safety 51/100). Main hazard: storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Hanoi, storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Haiphong.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Hanoi?
storms (hurricane/cyclone) is the dominant modelled hazard for Hanoi on our risk index.
How is the Hanoi vs Haiphong comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.