Budget & Costs
Vietnam is one of the cheapest travel countries in the world. Even with a medium budget, you live like a king here. The biggest expenses are flights and organized tours — almost everything is affordable on-site.
Daily budget per person
| Style | €/Day | Accommodation | Food | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpacker | 15–25€ | Hostel/Dormitory | Street food | Night bus/Train |
| Budget | 25–45€ | Guesthouse/Cheap hotel | Street + 1× Restaurant | Bus/Train |
| Mid-range | 45–90€ | 3-star hotel/Boutique | 2× Restaurant | Domestic flights/Private driver |
| Comfort | 90–180€ | 4-star hotel/Resort | Fine dining restaurants | Domestic flights + Private guide |
| Luxury | 180€+ | 5-star resort/Boutique | Fine dining | Private tours |
Sample prices (estimates 2025/26)
| Item | Price (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Phở at a street stall | 1–2€ |
| Bánh Mì | 0.50–1.50€ |
| Cà Phê Sữa Đá (Iced coffee) | 0.50–1€ |
| Bia Hơi (fresh draft beer) | 0.20–0.40€ |
| Bottled beer (333, Saigon, Tiger) | 0.50–1€ |
| Main course in a restaurant | 3–8€ |
| Fine dining restaurant | 15–30€/person |
| Hostel bed | 4–8€ |
| Budget double room | 10–20€ |
| 3-star hotel double room | 25–50€ |
| 4-star hotel double room | 50–100€ |
| Grabcar (5 km ride) | 1–2€ |
| Night bus (e.g., Huế → Hội An) | 5–8€ |
| Domestic flight (Hanoi → HCMC) | 30–80€ |
| Halong Bay tour (2 days/1 night) | 80–250€ |
| Cooking Class (Hội An) | 20–35€ |
| Motorbike daily rental | 5–10€ |
💡 Tipp
Vietnam is one of the few countries where you can travel comfortably for 30€ a day — good hotel, three meals, transport included. The trick: eat where the Vietnamese eat (plastic chair = good sign).
