Daily Budget Overview
- Budget: $25-40 USD/day (hostels, street food)
- Mid-range: $50-80 USD/day (hotels, restaurants)
- Comfort: $100-150 USD/day (nice hotels, tours)
- Currency: 1 USD ≈ 24,500 VND
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation
Hostel dorm
$5-10
Budget hotel
$15-30
Mid-range hotel
$40-80
Food & Drinks
Street food meal
$1-3
Restaurant meal
$5-15
Local beer
$0.50-1
Pho (noodle soup): $1.50-3 | Banh mi (sandwich): $1-2 | Coffee: $1-3
Activities & Transport
Museum entry
$2-5
Day tour
$25-60
Grab ride (5km)
$2-4
Sample Daily Budgets
Backpacker: $30/day
Hostel dorm ($8) + Street food x3 ($6) + Local transport ($3) + One activity ($10) + Drinks ($3)
Mid-range: $70/day
3-star hotel ($35) + Mix of street/restaurant food ($15) + Grab rides ($8) + Tour or activity ($12)
Comfort: $120/day
4-star hotel ($60) + Restaurant meals ($30) + Private transfers ($15) + Premium tour ($15)
Money Tips
- •ATMs: Withdraw in VND. Use Citibank or HSBC for lower fees.
- •Cards: Visa/Mastercard accepted at hotels and restaurants. Cash for markets.
- •Tipping: Not expected, but 5-10% appreciated at restaurants.
- •Bargaining: Expected at markets. Start at 50% of asking price.
Official Resources
- Vietnam Tourism- Official tourism board
- XE Currency Converter- Live exchange rates