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Hanoi trip cost from New Zealand — prices in NZ$
Updated October 2026 · NZ$1.65 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Hanoi is about 76% cheaper than Auckland. Here's what things cost in NZD, 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 Auckland
| Item | Local | In NZD | vs Auckland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫70,000 | NZ$4.39 | 82% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫50,000 | NZ$3.14 | 79% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | NZ$18 | 68% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000 | NZ$2.82 | 53% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000 | NZ$1.57 | 88% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | NZ$0.5 | 80% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫12,000 | NZ$0.75 | 78% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫75,000 | NZ$4.71 | 75% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫25,000 | NZ$1.57 | 86% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫8,000 | NZ$0.5 | 77% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫800,000 | NZ$50 | 72% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫220,000 | NZ$14 | 54% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | NZ$1.88 | 76% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | NZ$19 | 80% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | NZ$41 | 66% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫70,000 | NZ$4.39 | 87% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What NZ$100 gets you in Hanoi
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫49,000–₫112,000NZ$3.07–NZ$7.03 | ₫134,000+NZ$8.43+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫27,000–₫72,000NZ$1.69–NZ$4.52 | ₫86,400+NZ$5.42+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫15,000–₫42,500NZ$0.94–NZ$2.67 | ₫51,000+NZ$3.2+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫60,000–₫120,000NZ$3.76–NZ$7.53 | ₫144,000+NZ$9.03+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫17,500–₫45,000NZ$1.1–NZ$2.82 | ₫54,000+NZ$3.39+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000NZ$13–NZ$30 | ₫576,000+NZ$36+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000NZ$0.35–NZ$1 | ₫19,200+NZ$1.2+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000NZ$29–NZ$65 | ₫1,248,000+NZ$78+ |
- 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 NZD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Hanoi cost from New Zealand?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Hanoi is about NZ$101 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about NZ$33 a day; comfortable travel is about NZ$219. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly NZ$710.
Is Hanoi cheaper than Auckland?
For everyday things Hanoi is about 76% cheaper than Auckland. 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 NZD?
A simple local meal is around ₫70,000 (about NZ$4.39); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about NZ$18).
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 (NZ$9.03) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.