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Ho Chi Minh City trip cost from the Netherlands — prices in €
Updated October 2026 · €0.86 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Ho Chi Minh City is about 85% cheaper than Amsterdam. Here's what things cost in EUR, 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 Amsterdam
| Item | Local | In EUR | vs Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫60,000 | €1.96 | 90% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫35,000 | €1.14 | 81% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | €9.16 | 77% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | €1.63 | 61% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫35,000 | €1.14 | 82% less |
| Bottled water | ₫9,000 | €0.29 | 84% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | €0.49 | 78% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫70,000 | €2.29 | 87% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫20,000 | €0.65 | 95% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,000 | €0.23 | 93% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,000,000 | €33 | 80% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫200,000 | €6.54 | 56% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | €0.98 | 75% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | €9.81 | 88% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | €21 | 57% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫50,000 | €1.63 | 93% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What €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–₫96,000€1.37–€3.14 | ₫115,000+€3.77+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫30,000–₫80,000€0.98–€2.62 | ₫96,000+€3.14+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫21,000–₫59,500€0.69–€1.95 | ₫71,400+€2.33+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫56,000–₫112,000€1.83–€3.66 | ₫134,000+€4.39+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫14,000–₫36,000€0.46–€1.18 | ₫43,200+€1.41+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000€6.87–€16 | ₫576,000+€19+ |
| Bottled water | ₫6,300–₫18,000€0.21–€0.59 | ₫21,600+€0.71+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000€15–€34 | ₫1,248,000+€41+ |
- 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 EUR, 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 the Netherlands?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Ho Chi Minh City is about €59 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about €18 a day; comfortable travel is about €128. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly €410.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheaper than Amsterdam?
For everyday things Ho Chi Minh City is about 85% cheaper than Amsterdam. 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 EUR?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about €1.96); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about €9.16).
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 (€4.39) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.