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Ho Chi Minh City trip cost from Singapore — prices in S$
Updated October 2026 · S$1.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Ho Chi Minh City is about 74% 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 Ho Chi Minh City vs Singapore
| Item | Local | In SGD | vs Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫60,000 | S$2.97 | 63% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫35,000 | S$1.73 | 65% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | S$14 | 69% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | S$2.47 | 62% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫35,000 | S$1.73 | 87% less |
| Bottled water | ₫9,000 | S$0.44 | 72% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | S$0.74 | 66% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫70,000 | S$3.46 | 71% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫20,000 | S$0.99 | 89% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,000 | S$0.35 | 77% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,000,000 | S$49 | 75% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫200,000 | S$9.89 | 34% 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 | ₫50,000 | S$2.47 | 94% 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 Ho Chi Minh City
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫42,000–₫96,000S$2.08–S$4.75 | ₫115,000+S$5.69+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫30,000–₫80,000S$1.48–S$3.95 | ₫96,000+S$4.75+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫21,000–₫59,500S$1.04–S$2.94 | ₫71,400+S$3.53+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫56,000–₫112,000S$2.77–S$5.54 | ₫134,000+S$6.64+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫14,000–₫36,000S$0.69–S$1.78 | ₫43,200+S$2.14+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000S$10–S$24 | ₫576,000+S$28+ |
| Bottled water | ₫6,300–₫18,000S$0.31–S$0.89 | ₫21,600+S$1.07+ |
| 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.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Ho Chi Minh City cost from Singapore?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Ho Chi Minh City is about S$88 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about S$27 a day; comfortable travel is about S$194. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly S$619.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheaper than Singapore?
For everyday things Ho Chi Minh City is about 74% 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 Ho Chi Minh City in SGD?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about S$2.97); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about S$14).
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 (S$6.64) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.