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Hanoi trip cost from the US — prices in $
Updated October 2026For everyday spending, Hanoi is about 86% cheaper than New York. Here's what things cost in USD, 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 New York
| Item | Local | In USD | vs New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫70,000 | $2.66 | 87% less |
| Street food1 item | ₫50,000 | $1.9 | 81% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₫280,000 | $11 | 81% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫45,000 | $1.71 | 71% less |
| Beerone bottle | ₫25,000 | $0.95 | 89% less |
| Bottled water | ₫8,000 | $0.3 | 85% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₫12,000 | $0.46 | 85% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫75,000 | $2.85 | 88% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫25,000 | $0.95 | 93% less |
| Transitone ride | ₫8,000 | $0.3 | 90% less |
| Hotel night3-star | ₫800,000 | $30 | 89% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ₫220,000 | $8.37 | 72% less |
| Laundry | ₫30,000 | $1.14 | 75% less |
| Massage1 hour | ₫300,000 | $11 | 89% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫650,000 | $25 | 69% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₫70,000 | $2.66 | 91% 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 Hanoi
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₫49,000–₫112,000$1.86–$4.26 | ₫134,000+$5.11+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₫27,000–₫72,000$1.03–$2.74 | ₫86,400+$3.29+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₫15,000–₫42,500$0.57–$1.62 | ₫51,000+$1.94+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₫60,000–₫120,000$2.28–$4.56 | ₫144,000+$5.48+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₫17,500–₫45,000$0.67–$1.71 | ₫54,000+$2.05+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₫210,000–₫480,000$7.98–$18 | ₫576,000+$22+ |
| Bottled water | ₫5,600–₫16,000$0.21–$0.61 | ₫19,200+$0.73+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₫455,000–₫1,040,000$17–$40 | ₫1,248,000+$47+ |
- 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 USD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Hanoi cost from the US?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Hanoi is about $61 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about $20 a day; comfortable travel is about $133. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly $430.
Is Hanoi cheaper than New York?
For everyday things Hanoi is about 86% cheaper than New York. 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 USD?
A simple local meal is around ₫70,000 (about $2.66); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ₫280,000 (about $11).
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 ($5.48) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.