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Rough 2026 guide for local shops in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. Tourist streets, hotels and airports cost more.
Tipping isn't expected in Vietnam, but it's appreciated at spas and on tours. Check the bill for a service charge (phí phục vụ) first.
What you'd normally pay at ordinary local shops in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. Tourist streets, hotels and airports charge more. If a quote is above the last column, ask again or compare nearby.
| Item | Normal | Too high above |
|---|---|---|
| Phở (noodle soup) | 40k–70k ₫ | 110k ₫ |
| Bánh mì | 20k–40k ₫ | 70k ₫ |
| Vegetarian rice plate (cơm chay) | 30k–55k ₫ | 90k ₫ |
| Iced milk coffee | 20k–40k ₫ | 75k ₫ |
| Fresh coconut | 20k–40k ₫ | 70k ₫ |
| Local beer | 15k–35k ₫ | 70k ₫ |
| Water 500 ml | 5k–10k ₫ | 25k ₫ |
| Grab bike, ~3 km | 15k–30k ₫ | 60k ₫ |
| Grab car, ~5 km | 55k–100k ₫ | 180k ₫ |
| Airport taxi to centre | 150k–350k ₫ | 600k ₫ |
| Foot massage, 60 min | 150k–300k ₫ | 550k ₫ |
| Laundry, per kg | 25k–40k ₫ | 80k ₫ |
| Tourist SIM, 30 days | 150k–300k ₫ | 500k ₫ |
50,000 dong. Vietnam also writes it as 50.000, with a dot as the thousands separator.
Roughly ₹370, A$5.5, ¥610 or US$3.9. The converter above uses today's rate. Full tables: dong to rupees · dong to A$ · dong to US$ · € · £ · S$ · C$ · ドン→円.
Not at local eateries. At spas and on tours, 20k–50k ₫ is appreciated. Check the bill for a service charge first.