🇬🇧 From the UK › Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City trip cost from the UK — prices in £
Updated October 2026 · £0.74 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Ho Chi Minh City is about 85% cheaper than London. Here's what things cost in GBP, 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 London
| Item | Local | In GBP | vs London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫60,000 | £1.69 | 90% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫35,000 | £0.98 | 90% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | £7.88 | 79% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫50,000 | £1.41 | 62% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫35,000 | £0.98 | 86% less |
| Bottled water | ₫9,000 | £0.25 | 81% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫15,000 | £0.42 | 79% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫70,000 | £1.97 | 88% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫20,000 | £0.56 | 94% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫7,000 | £0.2 | 89% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫1,000,000 | £28 | 84% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫200,000 | £5.63 | 44% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | £0.84 | 72% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | £8.44 | 87% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | £18 | 63% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫50,000 | £1.41 | 96% 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£1.18–£2.7 | ₫115,000+£3.24+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫30,000–₫80,000£0.84–£2.25 | ₫96,000+£2.7+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫21,000–₫59,500£0.59–£1.67 | ₫71,400+£2.01+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫56,000–₫112,000£1.58–£3.15 | ₫134,000+£3.78+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫14,000–₫36,000£0.39–£1.01 | ₫43,200+£1.22+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000£5.91–£14 | ₫576,000+£16+ |
| Bottled water | ₫6,300–₫18,000£0.18–£0.51 | ₫21,600+£0.61+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000£13–£29 | ₫1,248,000+£35+ |
- 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 GBP, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
Compare Ho Chi Minh City with your city
FAQ
How much does a trip to Ho Chi Minh City cost from the UK?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Ho Chi Minh City is about £50 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about £16 a day; comfortable travel is about £110. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly £352.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheaper than London?
For everyday things Ho Chi Minh City is about 85% cheaper than London. 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 GBP?
A simple local meal is around ₫60,000 (about £1.69); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about £7.88).
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 (£3.78) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.