Travel Costs in Vietnam
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $35
- Mid-range / day
- $85
- Luxury / day
- $250
- Budget meal
- $2.5
- Coffee
- $2
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $12
- Mid-range hotel
- $45
Overview
Vietnam remains one of Southeast Asia's most affordable destinations, with street food, local transport, and budget accommodation keeping daily costs very low. Mid-range travelers can enjoy comfortable hotels and restaurant meals without breaking the bank, while luxury spending rises mainly due to high-end resorts in places like Da Nang, Hoi An, and Phu Quoc. The biggest cost variables are accommodation tier and intercity travel, particularly flights between north and south.
Notes
Use ride-hailing apps like Grab instead of flagging down taxis to avoid overcharging, and eat at local pho or banh mi stalls rather than tourist-facing restaurants to cut food costs dramatically.