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Hanoi trip cost from Singapore — prices in S$
Updated October 2026 · S$1.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Hanoi is about 75% cheaper than Singapore. Here's what things cost in SGD, 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 Singapore
| Item | Local | In SGD | vs Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫70,000 | S$3.46 | 57% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫50,000 | S$2.47 | 51% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | S$14 | 69% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000 | S$2.22 | 66% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000 | S$1.24 | 90% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | S$0.4 | 75% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫12,000 | S$0.59 | 73% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫75,000 | S$3.71 | 69% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫25,000 | S$1.24 | 86% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫8,000 | S$0.4 | 74% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫800,000 | S$40 | 80% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫220,000 | S$11 | 28% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | S$1.48 | 70% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | S$15 | 75% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | S$32 | 54% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫70,000 | S$3.46 | 91% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What S$100 gets you in Hanoi
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫49,000–₫112,000S$2.42–S$5.54 | ₫134,000+S$6.64+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫27,000–₫72,000S$1.33–S$3.56 | ₫86,400+S$4.27+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫15,000–₫42,500S$0.74–S$2.1 | ₫51,000+S$2.52+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫60,000–₫120,000S$2.97–S$5.93 | ₫144,000+S$7.12+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫17,500–₫45,000S$0.87–S$2.22 | ₫54,000+S$2.67+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000S$10–S$24 | ₫576,000+S$28+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000S$0.28–S$0.79 | ₫19,200+S$0.95+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000S$22–S$51 | ₫1,248,000+S$62+ |
- 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 SGD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Hanoi with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Hanoi cost from Singapore?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Hanoi is about S$80 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about S$26 a day; comfortable travel is about S$173. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly S$559.
Is Hanoi cheaper than Singapore?
For everyday things Hanoi is about 75% cheaper than Singapore. 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 SGD?
A simple local meal is around ₫70,000 (about S$3.46); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about S$14).
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 (S$7.12) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.