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Phu Quoc trip cost from Australia — prices in A$
Updated October 2026 · A$1.5 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Phu Quoc is about 77% 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 Phu Quoc 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 | ₫220,000 | A$13 | 79% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | A$2.85 | 48% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫30,000 | A$1.71 | 86% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | A$0.46 | 87% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | A$0.86 | 81% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫80,000 | A$4.56 | 76% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫35,000 | A$2 | 83% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫20,000 | A$1.14 | 65% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫900,000 | A$51 | 77% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫180,000 | A$10 | 66% less |
| Laundry | ₫35,000 | A$2 | 73% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫250,000 | A$14 | 84% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫450,000 | A$26 | 74% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫850,000 | A$48 | same |
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 Phu Quoc
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 | ₫18,000–₫51,000A$1.03–A$2.91 | ₫61,200+A$3.49+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫64,000–₫128,000A$3.65–A$7.3 | ₫154,000+A$8.76+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫24,500–₫63,000A$1.4–A$3.59 | ₫75,600+A$4.31+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫175,000–₫400,000A$9.98–A$23 | ₫480,000+A$27+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000A$0.32–A$0.91 | ₫19,200+A$1.1+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫315,000–₫720,000A$18–A$41 | ₫864,000+A$49+ |
- 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 Phu Quoc cost from Australia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Phu Quoc is about A$93 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about A$45 a day; comfortable travel is about A$201. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly A$653.
Is Phu Quoc cheaper than Sydney?
For everyday things Phu Quoc is about 77% 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 Phu Quoc in AUD?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about A$3.42); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫220,000 (about A$13).
What price is a rip-off in Phu Quoc?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ₫154,000 (A$8.76) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.