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Ho Chi Minh City trip cost from the Philippines — prices in ₱
Updated October 2026 · ₱57 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Ho Chi Minh City is about 26% cheaper than Manila. Here's what things cost in PHP, 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 Manila
| Item | Local | In PHP | vs Manila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫60,000 | ₱130 | 54% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫35,000 | ₱76 | 52% more |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | ₱607 | 24% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | ₱108 | 28% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫35,000 | ₱76 | 37% less |
| Bottled water | ₫9,000 | ₱20 | 22% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | ₱33 | 48% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫70,000 | ₱152 | 31% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫20,000 | ₱43 | 28% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,000 | ₱15 | same |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,000,000 | ₱2,170 | 38% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫200,000 | ₱433 | 24% more |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | ₱65 | 8% more |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | ₱650 | 30% more |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | ₱1,410 | same |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫50,000 | ₱108 | 28% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What ₱5,000 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₱91–₱208 | ₫115,000+₱250+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫30,000–₫80,000₱65–₱173 | ₫96,000+₱208+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫21,000–₫59,500₱46–₱129 | ₫71,400+₱155+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫56,000–₫112,000₱121–₱243 | ₫134,000+₱291+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫14,000–₫36,000₱30–₱78 | ₫43,200+₱94+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000₱455–₱1,040 | ₫576,000+₱1,250+ |
| Bottled water | ₫6,300–₫18,000₱14–₱39 | ₫21,600+₱47+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000₱986–₱2,250 | ₫1,248,000+₱2,700+ |
- 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 PHP, 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 Philippines?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Ho Chi Minh City is about ₱3,880 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about ₱1,200 a day; comfortable travel is about ₱8,480. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly ₱27,200.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheaper than Manila?
For everyday things Ho Chi Minh City is about 26% cheaper than Manila. 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 PHP?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about ₱130); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about ₱607).
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 (₱291) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.