🇲🇾 From Malaysia › Hanoi
Hanoi trip cost from Malaysia — prices in RM
Updated October 2026 · RM 4.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Hanoi is about 39% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur. Here's what things cost in MYR, 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 Kuala Lumpur
| Item | Local | In MYR | vs Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫70,000 | RM 11 | same |
| Street food1 item | ₫50,000 | RM 8.17 | 9% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | RM 46 | same |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000 | RM 7.36 | 47% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000 | RM 4.09 | 77% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | RM 1.31 | 27% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫12,000 | RM 1.96 | 44% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫75,000 | RM 12 | same |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫25,000 | RM 4.09 | 42% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫8,000 | RM 1.31 | 48% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫800,000 | RM 131 | 41% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫220,000 | RM 36 | 44% more |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | RM 4.9 | 18% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | RM 49 | 46% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | RM 106 | 29% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫70,000 | RM 11 | 66% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What RM 500 gets you in Hanoi
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫49,000–₫112,000RM 8.01–RM 18 | ₫134,000+RM 22+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫27,000–₫72,000RM 4.41–RM 12 | ₫86,400+RM 14+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫15,000–₫42,500RM 2.45–RM 6.95 | ₫51,000+RM 8.34+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫60,000–₫120,000RM 9.81–RM 20 | ₫144,000+RM 24+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫17,500–₫45,000RM 2.86–RM 7.36 | ₫54,000+RM 8.83+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000RM 34–RM 78 | ₫576,000+RM 94+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000RM 0.92–RM 2.62 | ₫19,200+RM 3.14+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000RM 74–RM 170 | ₫1,248,000+RM 204+ |
- 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 MYR, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Hanoi with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Hanoi cost from Malaysia?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Hanoi is about RM 264 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about RM 86 a day; comfortable travel is about RM 571. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly RM 1,850.
Is Hanoi cheaper than Kuala Lumpur?
For everyday things Hanoi is about 39% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur. 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 MYR?
A simple local meal is around ₫70,000 (about RM 11); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about RM 46).
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 (RM 24) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.