How much things cost in Vietnam?
This table indicates an estimating cost of every needs for a person travelling or living in Hanoi. Price is adjusted and updated as of July 2011. It gives you a general sense whether you are quoted an unfair price or not. Note that these prices will fluctuate overtime and vary among different geographical locations.
Domestic Air Tickets
| Route | USD - AUD - CAD | Vietnam Dong |
| Hanoi - HCMC | $110 | VND 2,200,000 |
| Hanoi - Danang | $70 | VND 1,400,000 |
| Hanoi - Dalat | $100 | VND 2,000,000 |
| Hanoi - Phu Quoc | $110 | VND 2,200,000 |
| HCMC - Da Nang | $70 | VND 1,400,000 |
| HCMC - Nha Trang | $60 | VND 1,200,000 |
| HCMC - Phu Quoc | $60 | VND 1,200,000 |
| HCMC - Hue | $70 | VND 1,400,000 |
Open Bus Tour
| Route | USD - AUD - CAD | Vietnam Dong |
| Hanoi - Hue - Hoi An - Nha Trang | $20 | VND 390,000 |
| Hanoi - Hue - Hoi An - Nha Trang - HCMC | $30 | VND 570,000 |
| HCMC - Mui Ne | $6 | VND 120,000 |
| HCMC - Mui Ne - Nha Trang | $11 | VND 220,000 |
| HCMC - Nha Trang - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi | $22 | VND 440,000 |
| HCMC - Da Lat - Nha Trang - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi | $32 | VND 640,000 |
Train Tickets
| Route | USD - AUD - CAD | Vietnam Dong |
| SP1 Hanoi - Sa Pa | $22.5 | VND 450,000 |
| Hanoi - Nanning | $25 | VND 500,000 |
| SE3 Hanoi - Hue | $28 | VND 560,000 |
| SE3 Hanoi - Nha Trang | $51 | VND 1,062,000 |
| SE3 Hanoi - HCMC | $62 | VND 1,250,000 |
| SE4 HCMC - Nha Trang | $17 | VND 336,000 |
| SE4 HCMC - Hue | $40 | VND 808,000 |
| SE4 HCMC - Hanoi | $61 | VND 1,230,000 |
Toiletries
| Items | USD - AUD - CAD | Vietnam Dong |
| Disposable Razor - Gillette | $1.25 | VND 25,000 |
| Bar Soap | $0.5 | VND 10,000 |
| Toothpaste - 220gr | $1.15 | VND 23,000 |
| Hand Sanitizer | $0.75 | VND 15,000 |
| Paper Napkin | $0.50 | VND 10,000 |
| Shampoo - 1l | $3 | VND 60,000 |
| Paper Towel - per 12 rolls | $1.5 | VND 30,000 |
| Floor Soap | $1 | VND 20,000 |
| Laundry Powder - 1.5kg | $2.75 | VND 55,000 |
| Laundry Detergent - 1l | $2.5 | VND 50,000 |
Drinks
| Items | USD - AUD - CAD | Vietnam Dong |
| Canned pop | $0.5 | VND 10,000 |
| Bia Hoi - Glass | $0.35 | VND 7,000 |
| Canned beer - Heneiken | $0.75 | VND 15,000 |
| Bottled water - 0.5l | $0.25 | VND 5,000 |
| Milk - 180ml | $0.30 | VND 6,000 |
| Yogurt - small cup | $0.30 | VND 6,000 |
| Smoothies - Glass | $1.25 | VND 25,000 |
| Orange Juice - 1.5l | $2 | VND 40,000 |
| Cocktail - Glass | $1.75 | VND 35,000 |
| Wine - 1 bottle | $2.5 | VND 50,000 |
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