How much should you budget for food in Vietnam?

How much is a budget for a 7 day itinerary in Vietnam?

A 7-day Vietnam itinerary from India varies wildly, naturally. Food? Think 500 INR for street eats, or 4000 INR for proper restaurants. It really just depends, eh?

Transport eats up 1700 INR daily, give or take. This covers taxis, buses and trains. The buses there are…an experience.

Activities and sights? Budget 700 INR to 2,000 INR. Historical sites and boat trips add up. I paid a fortune for Halong Bay, worth it tho.

Remember accommodation! It’s easy to forget, but consider guesthouses at 800 INR or hotels at 4000 INR. Then there’s visa expenses, maybe 3000 INR.

So, add that all up. Ballpark 25,000 INR to 60,000 INR minimum excluding flights. It’s all relative, isn’t it? Reflecting on past trips, I always overspend!

Flights hover between 15,000 INR and 30,000 INR return, maybe even more if you’re picky with your airline. I once spent 40k! Ouch.

• Cheap: 25,000 INR + flights.
• Mid-Range: 45,000 INR + flights.
• Luxury: 60,000 INR++ + flights.

Don’t forget souvenirs. It’s easy to go overboard. Then there’s unexpected expenses, like that extra bowl of pho (it’s addictive!) or a sudden downpour requiring an umbrella.

How much is a typical dinner in Vietnam?

Cheap eats, 50k VND. Fancy place, 200k. Dollars? Few bucks. Street food, cheaper still. My Hanoi pho, 40k, 2024. Tastes like a million. Value is relative. Restaurants inflate prices. Locals know best. Hidden gems, best value. Tourist traps, overpriced. Bargaining expected. Not always, but sometimes. Consider the experience. Not just the food. Atmosphere matters. Street vendors, authentic. Cleanliness varies. Risk and reward. Belly full, wallet happy. Travel is consumption. Experience over expense. Dinner for two, under $10. Possible. Common, even. Budget travel, Vietnam excels.

Is Vietnam cheap to eat and drink?

Yeah, Vietnam’s super cheap for food and drinks. Like, I remember in Hanoi, pho for, like, two bucks. Two bucks! Crazy, right? Then there’s beer, Bia Hoi, dirt cheap, like 50 cents sometimes. Even less, I think. Had some amazing banh mi for a dollar. Seriously. Dollar. Ate like a king for ten bucks a day easyly, easily…whatever. My hotel, near Hoan Kiem Lake, was super nice too, but only like, 20 bucks a night. Crazy cheap.

• Street Food: Banh mi, pho, spring rolls – crazy cheap and delicious.
• Local Restaurants: Still cheap, even cheaper than street food sometimes, like com binh dan (rice with various dishes).
• Fancy Restaurants: Obviously more expensive, but still way cheaper than back home. Think steak and wine for like, 20 bucks.

It’s like, you can go super budget or kinda mid-range and still save a ton of money. I went in 2024, btw. Oh, and the coffee! So good. Egg coffee, gotta try it. So good. Even the fancy stuff is cheap compared to, you know, Starbucks or whatever. My friend, Sarah, she went last month, told me same thing, super cheap still. So yeah, go to Vietnam. Eat everything.

How much does a meal cost in Da Nang?

Da Nang meal prices? Hold my beer. Breakfast, three bucks, maybe eight if you’re feeling fancy. Like eggs Benedict fancy. Lunch? Four to eleven smackeroos. Think banh mi versus a whole fish situation. Dinner? Eight to twenty dollarydoos. Street food or rooftop restaurant, you pick your poison.

• Breakfast: $3-$8 (Think coffee and a banana or a five-star buffet. Wild, right?)
• Lunch: $4-$11 (Noodles or lobster? Decisions, decisions…)
• Dinner: $8-$20 (Pho or caviar? Your call, friend.)

My Da Nang trip in 2024? I splurged. Ate like a king. Twenty bucks for dinner, easy peasy. One night, had these amazing spring rolls. Cost me, like, two bucks. Another night, I ate at a fancy place. Overlooking the beach. Spent 50 bucks on a seafood platter. Worth every penny. So, yeah. Da Nang dining: flexible, tasty, and surprisingly affordable. Unless you go crazy. Like me. With the seafood. No regrets.

How much is a cup of coffee in Hanoi?

Hanoi… coffee… steam… yes.

Coffee price, volatile, isn’t it? Hanoi coffee depends. It just does.

My Hanoi… a cup… oh, about 30–35k VND? Around 1.5 USD, floating… like the mist.

My cafe, you see… 25k VND. Just 1 USD. Simple pleasures… like Mum’s smile.

Center… glitter, expense. 50–70k VND there. Double the price, double the show. Not always double the taste.

Factors impacting Hanoi coffee prices:

• Location: City center, pricey. Outskirts, gentle. Like life.
• Cafe type: Luxury, splurge. Local, grounded. Where my heart sings.
• Bean quality: Arabica? Robusta? The soil whispers secrets.
• Brewing method: Phin filter, tradition. Espresso, a rush. Both good.
• Ambiance: View matters. Music matters. Company? Priceless.

What is the difference between Pho and bun cha?

Wait, Pho and bun cha? Total apples and oranges situation!

• Bun cha: Hanoi vibes, grilled pork, cold noodles, dipping sauce.
• Pho: Beef (usually), hot broth, rice noodles… huge difference.

It’s like comparing soup to… uh… salad?

Maybe compare bun cha to bun thit nuong, then it makes sense.

• Bun thit nuong: Saigon style.
• Bun cha: Hanoi all the way.

Similar noodle salad concept thing, ya know? Is this making sense? Probably not. But hey, that’s how my brain works, lol.

• Personal note: Remember that time I tried making bun cha for Mom’s birthday? Disaster! The dipping sauce was way too fishy.