Everyday prices
Typical prices in Vietnamese dong (VND), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 50,000 VND |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 500,000 VND |
| Cappuccino | 43,100 VND |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 26,800 VND |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 8,010 VND |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 8,000 VND |
| Taxi, starting fare | 20,000 VND |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 22,600 VND |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 36,400 VND |
| Average net monthly salary | 10,800,000 VND |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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