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

CategoryTypical (VND)Typical (USD)
Lodging527,220 VND$20.00
Attractions55,000 VND$2.09
Drink50,000 VND$1.90
Food100,000 VND$3.79
Shopping205,000 VND$7.78

What things cost in Ho Chi Minh City

ItemPrice
Ho Chi Minh Museum · admission30,000 VND · $1.29
Admission150,000 VND · $5.69
offers a big breakfast26,361 VND · $1.00
variety of coffee drinks reasonably25,000 VND · $0.95
Dinner buffet1,054,440 VND · $40.00
by the famous "grandma"8,000 VND · $0.30
Dorm158,166 VND · $6.00
room without a view659,025 VND · $25.00
ice cream Well-located but20,000 VND · $0.76
An Phuong 2 · stay395,415 VND · $15.00
Lunch30,000 VND · $1.14
Mains45,000 VND · $1.71
Massage223,000 VND · $8.46
Barbecue Garden · meal131,805 VND · $5.00

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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