Ho Chi Minh City pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City
Median prices travelers actually see in Ho Chi Minh City, in local VND and US dollars (updated 2020-02-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Ho Chi Minh City by category
| Category | Typical (VND) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging | 527,220 VND | $20.00 |
| Attractions | 55,000 VND | $2.09 |
| Drink | 50,000 VND | $1.90 |
| Food | 100,000 VND | $3.79 |
| Shopping | 205,000 VND | $7.78 |
What things cost in Ho Chi Minh City
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| all three | 120,000 VND · $4.55 |
| Admission | 150,000 VND · $5.69 |
| offers a big breakfast | 26,361 VND · $1.00 |
| variety of coffee drinks reasonably | 25,000 VND · $0.95 |
| Dinner buffet | 1,054,440 VND · $40.00 |
| enjoy some fresh air Cocktails | 140,000 VND · $5.31 |
| Dorm | 158,166 VND · $6.00 |
| single room with no window | 790,830 VND · $30.00 |
| ice cream Well-located but | 20,000 VND · $0.76 |
| Daily | 2,521,000 VND · $95.63 |
| Lunch | 30,000 VND · $1.14 |
| Mains | 45,000 VND · $1.71 |
| Massage | 223,000 VND · $8.46 |
| Au Lac do Brazil · meal | 790,830 VND · $30.00 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ho Chi Minh City expensive for travelers?
- Ho Chi Minh City prices below show typical (median) costs by category in VND and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
- How much does food cost in Ho Chi Minh City?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.