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Hanoi trip cost from Canada — prices in C$
Updated October 2026 · C$1.36 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Hanoi is about 81% cheaper than Toronto. Here's what things cost in CAD, 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 Toronto
| Item | Local | In CAD | vs Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫70,000 | C$3.62 | 86% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫50,000 | C$2.59 | 76% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | C$14 | 75% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000 | C$2.33 | 61% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000 | C$1.29 | 86% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | C$0.41 | 83% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫12,000 | C$0.62 | 79% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫75,000 | C$3.88 | 77% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫25,000 | C$1.29 | 88% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫8,000 | C$0.41 | 88% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫800,000 | C$41 | 84% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫220,000 | C$11 | 67% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | C$1.55 | 72% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | C$16 | 84% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | C$34 | 66% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫70,000 | C$3.62 | 88% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What C$100 gets you in Hanoi
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫49,000–₫112,000C$2.53–C$5.79 | ₫134,000+C$6.95+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫27,000–₫72,000C$1.4–C$3.72 | ₫86,400+C$4.47+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫15,000–₫42,500C$0.78–C$2.2 | ₫51,000+C$2.64+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫60,000–₫120,000C$3.1–C$6.21 | ₫144,000+C$7.45+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫17,500–₫45,000C$0.9–C$2.33 | ₫54,000+C$2.79+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000C$11–C$25 | ₫576,000+C$30+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000C$0.29–C$0.83 | ₫19,200+C$0.99+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000C$24–C$54 | ₫1,248,000+C$65+ |
- 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 CAD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Hanoi cost from Canada?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Hanoi is about C$84 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about C$27 a day; comfortable travel is about C$181. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly C$585.
Is Hanoi cheaper than Toronto?
For everyday things Hanoi is about 81% cheaper than Toronto. 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 CAD?
A simple local meal is around ₫70,000 (about C$3.62); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about C$14).
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 (C$7.45) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.