Nha Trang Cost of Living 2026
Vietnam · Resort — far cheaper than the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Nha Trang price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫58,000$2.21 | ₫40,600 – ₫92,800 | ₫111,360+ |
| Street food1 item | ₫26,000$0.99 | ₫15,600 – ₫46,800 | ₫56,160+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫260,000$9.89 | ₫182,000 – ₫416,000 | ₫499,200+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | ₫41,000$1.56 | ₫24,600 – ₫73,800 | ₫88,560+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000$1.71 | ₫27,000 – ₫72,000 | ₫86,400+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | ₫45,000$1.71 | ₫27,000 – ₫81,000 | ₫97,200+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫20,000$0.76 | ₫12,000 – ₫38,000 | ₫45,600+ |
| Bottled water | ₫7,900$0.3 | ₫5,530 – ₫15,800 | ₫18,960+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫34,000$1.29 | ₫20,400 – ₫57,800 | ₫69,360+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | ₫88,000$3.35 | ₫52,800 – ₫149,600 | ₫179,520+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫92,000$3.5 | ₫73,600 – ₫147,200 | ₫176,640+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫45,000$1.71 | ₫31,500 – ₫81,000 | ₫97,200+ |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,900$0.3 | ₫7,110 – ₫10,270 | ₫12,324+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | ₫180,000$6.84 | ₫126,000 – ₫288,000 | ₫345,600+ |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,100,000$41.8 | ₫660,000 – ₫1,760,000 | ₫2,112,000+ |
| Laundry | ₫32,000$1.22 | ₫22,400 – ₫51,200 | ₫61,440+ |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫160,000$6.08 | ₫112,000 – ₫272,000 | ₫326,400+ |
| Haircutcut | ₫110,000$4.18 | ₫66,000 – ₫198,000 | ₫237,600+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000$11.4 | ₫210,000 – ₫480,000 | ₫576,000+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫760,000$28.9 | ₫532,000 – ₫1,216,000 | ₫1,459,200+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫130,000$4.94 | ₫104,000 – ₫182,000 | ₫218,400+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate ₫26,300 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Nha Trang
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Nha Trang for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $1,069) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $434) comes to roughly $1,503 a month. A local long-term lease (studio ₫10,500,000) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Nha Trang?
A mid-range room (about $43.1 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $72.7 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Nha Trang is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect ₫73,600 – ₫147,200. Anything above ₫176,640 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Nha Trang?
Coffee about ₫45,000 ($1.71), a local meal about ₫58,000 ($2.21), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about ₫260,000.