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How much does Vietnam cost?

One of Asia’s best-value destinations — here’s what a day really costs.

Guides & articles

Vietnam travel costs: budgeting by travel style

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Currency, ATMs and payment cards in Vietnam

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Tipping in Vietnam: should you, and how much?

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Vietnamese Currency & Exchange Rates — VND to USD/KRW/CNY/INR

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A day on three budgets

Per person per day, excluding flights & the E-visa fee.

Budget street-food eatery in Vietnam
Backpacker
$25–40
per day
Hostel dorm · $6–12Street food · $6–10Buses & Grab bike · $4–8Sights & SIM · $5–10
Mid-range café in Vietnam
Comfort · most travelers
$60–110
per day
3–4★ hotel · $25–70Restaurants · $15–25Grab cars · $8–15Tours & tickets · $12–20
Upscale resort dining in Vietnam
Luxury
$200+
per day
5★ resort · $120+Fine dining · $40–80Private driver · $50–90Spa & guides · $30+
The six current Vietnamese đồng denominations (10,000–500,000₫)

Cash vs card

Cash (VND) is king on the street
Street food, markets, small shops & taxis. Withdraw from bank ATMs (TPBank, VPBank) for lower fees.
Cards for hotels & malls
Visa/Mastercard accepted at hotels, restaurants & supermarkets. Notify your bank before travel.
Apps: WeChat Pay & UPI
Accepted at some partner merchants — handy for Chinese & Indian travelers at TVK partners.

Good to know

Tipping — not expected, but appreciated. Round up taxis; $1–2/day for guides & housekeeping is generous.
Big notes — the 500,000₫ and 20,000₫ notes are both blue. Double-check your change.
Bargaining — expected in markets, not in shops or restaurants. Stay friendly; aim for ~30% off the first price.
E-visa fee — government $25–50; TVK service tiers add $0–175 depending on speed.

Roughly $1 USD =

Indicative · use the live converter on the home page
25,500₫
Vietnamese đồng
₩1,340
Korean won
¥7.2
Chinese yuan
₹83.5
Indian rupee

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