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Hanoi trip cost from Australia — prices in A$
Updated October 2026 · A$1.5 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Hanoi is about 79% cheaper than Sydney. Here's what things cost in AUD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Hanoi vs Sydney
| Item | Local | In AUD | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫70,000 | A$3.99 | 80% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫50,000 | A$2.85 | 80% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | A$16 | 73% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000 | A$2.57 | 53% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000 | A$1.43 | 88% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | A$0.46 | 87% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫12,000 | A$0.68 | 85% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫75,000 | A$4.28 | 77% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫25,000 | A$1.43 | 88% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫8,000 | A$0.46 | 86% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫800,000 | A$46 | 79% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫220,000 | A$13 | 58% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | A$1.71 | 77% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | A$17 | 81% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | A$37 | 63% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫70,000 | A$3.99 | 91% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What A$100 gets you in Hanoi
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫49,000–₫112,000A$2.79–A$6.39 | ₫134,000+A$7.67+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫27,000–₫72,000A$1.54–A$4.11 | ₫86,400+A$4.93+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫15,000–₫42,500A$0.86–A$2.42 | ₫51,000+A$2.91+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫60,000–₫120,000A$3.42–A$6.84 | ₫144,000+A$8.21+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫17,500–₫45,000A$1–A$2.57 | ₫54,000+A$3.08+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000A$12–A$27 | ₫576,000+A$33+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000A$0.32–A$0.91 | ₫19,200+A$1.1+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000A$26–A$59 | ₫1,248,000+A$71+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in AUD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Hanoi cost from Australia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Hanoi is about A$92 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about A$30 a day; comfortable travel is about A$199. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly A$645.
Is Hanoi cheaper than Sydney?
For everyday things Hanoi is about 79% cheaper than Sydney. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Hanoi in AUD?
A simple local meal is around ₫70,000 (about A$3.99); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about A$16).
What price is a rip-off in Hanoi?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ₫144,000 (A$8.21) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.