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Ho Chi Minh City trip cost from India — prices in ₹
Updated October 2026 · ₹84 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Ho Chi Minh City is about 23% cheaper than Mumbai. Here's what things cost in INR, 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 Mumbai
| Item | Local | In INR | vs Mumbai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫60,000 | ₹192 | 23% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫35,000 | ₹112 | 124% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | ₹894 | 11% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | ₹160 | 31% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫35,000 | ₹112 | 63% less |
| Bottled water | ₫9,000 | ₹29 | 187% more |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | ₹48 | 113% more |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫70,000 | ₹224 | 32% more |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫20,000 | ₹64 | 16% more |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,000 | ₹22 | 12% more |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,000,000 | ₹3,190 | 29% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫200,000 | ₹639 | 83% more |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | ₹96 | same |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | ₹958 | 36% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | ₹2,080 | 38% more |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫50,000 | ₹160 | 73% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₹10,000 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–₫96,000₹134–₹307 | ₫115,000+₹368+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫30,000–₫80,000₹96–₹256 | ₫96,000+₹307+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫21,000–₫59,500₹67–₹190 | ₫71,400+₹228+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫56,000–₫112,000₹179–₹358 | ₫134,000+₹429+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫14,000–₫36,000₹45–₹115 | ₫43,200+₹138+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000₹671–₹1,530 | ₫576,000+₹1,840+ |
| Bottled water | ₫6,300–₫18,000₹20–₹57 | ₫21,600+₹69+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000₹1,450–₹3,320 | ₫1,248,000+₹3,990+ |
- 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 INR, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
- Indian and vegetarian restaurants in tourist areas often cost more than local places — compare with the "restaurant dinner" line.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Ho Chi Minh City cost from India?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Ho Chi Minh City is about ₹5,720 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₹1,760 a day; comfortable travel is about ₹12,500. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₹40,000.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheaper than Mumbai?
For everyday things Ho Chi Minh City is about 23% cheaper than Mumbai. 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 INR?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about ₹192); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about ₹894).
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 (₹429) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.