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Ho Chi Minh City trip cost from Australia — prices in A$
Updated October 2026 · A$1.5 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Ho Chi Minh City is about 78% 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 Ho Chi Minh City vs Sydney
| Item | Local | In AUD | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫60,000 | A$3.42 | 83% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫35,000 | A$2 | 86% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | A$16 | 73% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | A$2.85 | 48% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫35,000 | A$2 | 83% less |
| Bottled water | ₫9,000 | A$0.51 | 85% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | A$0.86 | 81% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫70,000 | A$3.99 | 79% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫20,000 | A$1.14 | 90% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,000 | A$0.4 | 88% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,000,000 | A$57 | 74% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫200,000 | A$11 | 62% 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 | ₫50,000 | A$2.85 | 94% 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 Ho Chi Minh City
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫42,000–₫96,000A$2.4–A$5.48 | ₫115,000+A$6.57+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫30,000–₫80,000A$1.71–A$4.56 | ₫96,000+A$5.48+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫21,000–₫59,500A$1.2–A$3.39 | ₫71,400+A$4.07+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫56,000–₫112,000A$3.19–A$6.39 | ₫134,000+A$7.67+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫14,000–₫36,000A$0.8–A$2.05 | ₫43,200+A$2.46+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000A$12–A$27 | ₫576,000+A$33+ |
| Bottled water | ₫6,300–₫18,000A$0.36–A$1.03 | ₫21,600+A$1.23+ |
| 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 Ho Chi Minh City cost from Australia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Ho Chi Minh City is about A$102 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about A$31 a day; comfortable travel is about A$223. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly A$714.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheaper than Sydney?
For everyday things Ho Chi Minh City is about 78% 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 Ho Chi Minh City in AUD?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about A$3.42); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about A$16).
What price is a rip-off in Ho Chi Minh City?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ₫134,000 (A$7.67) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.