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Ho Chi Minh City trip cost from Canada — prices in C$
Updated October 2026 · C$1.36 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City vs Toronto
| Item | Local | In CAD | vs Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫60,000 | C$3.1 | 88% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫35,000 | C$1.81 | 84% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | C$14 | 75% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | C$2.59 | 56% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫35,000 | C$1.81 | 80% less |
| Bottled water | ₫9,000 | C$0.47 | 81% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | C$0.78 | 74% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫70,000 | C$3.62 | 79% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫20,000 | C$1.03 | 91% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,000 | C$0.36 | 89% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,000,000 | C$52 | 80% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫200,000 | C$10 | 70% 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 | ₫50,000 | C$2.59 | 91% 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 Ho Chi Minh City
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫42,000–₫96,000C$2.17–C$4.96 | ₫115,000+C$5.96+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫30,000–₫80,000C$1.55–C$4.14 | ₫96,000+C$4.96+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫21,000–₫59,500C$1.09–C$3.08 | ₫71,400+C$3.69+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫56,000–₫112,000C$2.9–C$5.79 | ₫134,000+C$6.95+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫14,000–₫36,000C$0.72–C$1.86 | ₫43,200+C$2.23+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000C$11–C$25 | ₫576,000+C$30+ |
| Bottled water | ₫6,300–₫18,000C$0.33–C$0.93 | ₫21,600+C$1.12+ |
| 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 Ho Chi Minh City cost from Canada?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Ho Chi Minh City is about C$93 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about C$29 a day; comfortable travel is about C$202. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly C$648.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheaper than Toronto?
For everyday things Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City in CAD?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about C$3.1); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about C$14).
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 (C$6.95) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.