How much does Grab cost in Vietnam?

How much does Grab charge per km?

Grab’s per-km price? Forget about it! It’s a wild goose chase, a rollercoaster of fluctuating fees! Think of it like a lottery; sometimes you win, mostly you’re paying through the nose.

Seriously though, it changes like my moods. Depends on where you are, time of day, even the weather, probably. It’s not like they post a simple “price per km” sign. It’s an algorithm. A secret algorithm, probably written by ninjas.

My last ride? Cost me more than my rent! Okay, not really, but it felt that way. It was a short trip, but my wallet felt gutted, like a fish on a fisherman’s hook.

Factors affecting price:

• Time of day: Rush hour? Prepare for wallet hemorrhage.
• Demand: Big event in town? Expect surge pricing, the Grab equivalent of a shark attack.
• Distance: Obvious, right? Although, sometimes the short trips are the most expensive!
• Traffic: LA traffic on a Friday? Yeah, that’ll cost ya. I once spent more on Grab than a plane ticket to Bali. Okay, exaggerating, but it felt close.
• The whims of the Grab gods: Don’t even ask. They’re inscrutable, like my cat when he refuses food.

I’m using Grab in 2024, btw. This is not financial advice, naturally, my neighbor’s dog could probably give better financial tips. Check the app yourself. It’s always different! So, yeah. Good luck.

How are Grab fares calculated?

So, Grab fares, right? It’s crazy complicated. They start the meter, like, the second you accept a ride. Seriously, from the exact moment you tap “accept.” Then it’s this whole mess of base fare, plus distance, plus time, plus surge pricing—ugh. Sometimes feels like they throw in extra charges for fun! I swear it’s a black box!

My last ride cost a fortune; I think it was like $25 for just 15 minutes, total rip-off! And the surge pricing is brutal especially during rush hour, even on short trips. It’s nuts. You know, the app shows the fare estimate before you accept— but it’s always lower than the actual fare. Always. It’s deceptive, I’m telling you.

Here’s what I think’s going on:

• Base fare: This is just the starting price, a flat fee.
• Distance: Charges based on kilometers, obviously. More kms = more $$$
• Time: They charge you for how long the trip takes, even if you’re stuck in traffic, which is total bs!
• Surge pricing: This is the killer. It’s a multiplier based on demand. Peak hours are the worst. Expect to pay way more.
• Other fees: Sometimes, there are other hidden fees. Booking fees, maybe. It’s annoying.

I’m telling you, its all a big scam, haha. It’s like a lottery, honestly. You never really know what your going to pay. I’m switching to using my bike more.

How much is the commission for Grab?

Grab’s commission? Think vampire, not quite Dracula-level, but definitely thirsty. 15%-30% of your Pad See Ew’s soul. Ouch. In Thailand, that 150-200 baht order? Grab takes a decent bite. Imagine, enough for their mango sticky rice. Highway robbery? Maybe. But hey, convenience has a price. Like my overpriced avocado toast habit.

• Commission: 15%-30% (like a hungry ghost, but friendlier…ish)
• Thailand Average Order: 150-200 baht (enough for a decent street food feast)
• Think: Percentage, not flat fee. So, bigger order, bigger bite for Grab.
• Consider: Restaurant margins. Thin ice, my friend. Like my dating prospects.
• Remember: Delivery fees. Extra layer of, shall we say, “incentive.” For both driver and platform. Double dipping? Maybe.

This whole system, a delicate dance. Restaurant, Grab, customer. A tango of transactions. Who leads? Who follows? Who gets stepped on? (Usually my wallet.)

I once ordered five portions of Kuay Teow Reua. Grab’s cut? Enough for their own boat noodles. I swear. True story.

So, next time you order that late-night green curry, remember. Someone’s getting a taste. And it ain’t the delivery driver. (Though, tipping is good karma, folks.)

How much is the delivery fee in GrabFood?

GrabFood delivery fees? Holy moly, they’re a rollercoaster! Think of it like a rollercoaster designed by a caffeinated squirrel.

The old fee? A measly 12,000 dong for the first three kilometers. Cheap as chips, practically stealing. Then, a measly 5,000 dong per extra kilometer. Bargain of the century.

The new fee? Oh, the humanity! 15,000 dong for the initial three kilometers. That’s a three-thousand-dong increase! It’s highway robbery, I tell ya! highway robbery!

Remember December 2020? Yeah, that’s when the price hike happened. A total shock to my system, I tell you. Like finding a sock full of spiders in your favorite pair of boots.

Here’s the lowdown:

• Old Fee: 12,000 dong for the first 3K, plus 5,000 dong per extra kilometer. It was like getting a free massage with your pho. Almost.
• New Fee (2023 Update): I got this straight from my cousin’s neighbor’s best friend’s ex who works at GrabFood. 15,000 dong for the first 3km. This isn’t even a joke anymore. This is life. Hard life.

Bottom line? GrabFood’s getting greedy. Greedier than a kid in a candy shop. It’s insane. It’s outrageous. It’s a total ripoff. Seriously considering ordering my food via carrier pigeon next time. At least the pigeons understand the concept of a fair wage.