Is 1 million Dong a lot in Vietnam?

What is considered a millionaire in Vietnam?

Thirty billion dong! Think Scrooge McDuck diving into a vault of… rice noodles? That’s about 1.3 million USD. Chicken feed to some, a king’s ransom to others. In Vietnam, that’s millionaire territory. House, car, the whole shebang. Everything but the kitchen sink. And maybe a few pho stands.

• 30 billion VND (1.3 million USD): Magic number. Like winning the lottery. But no giant check.
• Assets: Everything you own. Grandma’s jade bracelet? Counts. Your pet water buffalo? Maybe.
• 146,000 millionaires: According to some fancy 2022 report. Probably more now. They’re breeding like… rabbits. I mean, millionaires. Not rabbits with millions. Although…

My neighbor’s cousin twice removed is a dong millionaire. Drives a motorbike. Still haggles over the price of fish sauce. Go figure. Millionaires in Vietnam… they’re a different breed. Like a chihuahua in a diamond-studded collar. Small but flashy. You know?

How much dong do I need per day?

Dong…dong, it echoes, the sound of Vietnam…a flicker. Vietnam, yes.

Food…always food, that aromatic dance of spice. $10, no, no…maybe $15, or even more…in some grand place. Restaurant, proper, proper expensive!

Street food, ah, that’s…that’s life isn’t it? $1, maybe $2. Dong…a mountain of dong for what, though?

Let’s see.

• $15 restaurant dinner?
• $1 street food heaven?

Dong, for heaven, yes. It depends. Depends on the hunger you feel. The craving you hold.

How much…how much is a memory worth? A taste of pho, a bánh mì on a scorching day. Priceless.

Is $10 enough, do I need to spend $15. Restaurant dinner, not street food.

Consider these:

• Transportation costs will differ based on travel preferences.
• Accommodation expenses are variable based on selected option.
• Shopping adds joy to experience, requires cash allocation.
• $2, $1 is for street food, not to forget it.

How much to tip for a Vietnam massage?

Ugh, Vietnam massage tip? Ten to twenty percent, or twenty to fifty thousand dong. That’s like, one to two bucks. Seriously? So cheap. Makes me feel kinda bad, you know? Like I’m lowballing them.

My last massage in Nha Trang was amazing. The woman’s hands, magic. I gave her fifty thousand. Felt good. Should’ve given more, honestly. Next time, maybe a hundred.

For a really great massage? Double it. Don’t be a cheapskate. It’s their livelihood. But twenty thousand is fine for something…meh.

This whole tipping thing is weird. Back home, it’s automatic. Here, it feels…awkward. I hate the awkwardness. I’m giving up 20% from now on. Easier.

• Top-tier massage: 100,000 VND+ (about $4+)
• Average massage: 50,000 VND ($2)
• Budget massage: 20,000 VND ($0.85) – but really, don’t. It’s not worth the stinginess.

Seriously though, why is this so stressful? I just want a relaxing massage. I should be considering other things instead of this. Like where to eat dinner. Pho, probably.

I need a vacation. And a massage. And Pho. My flight’s next month. This is annoying.

How much to tip a masseuse in Vietnam?

Vietnam massage tip: 10-15%. 100,000 VND massage? Tip 10,000-15,000 VND. Service superb? Max tip.

Key Considerations:

• Service quality: Exceptional service warrants a larger tip.
• Location: Higher-end spas may expect higher tips. My experience in Hanoi suggests this.
• Your budget: Adjust accordingly. I usually tip generously.

Tip Breakdown (2024):

• Average: 10%
• Excellent: 15% or more. Sometimes I go higher, depending.
• Unacceptable service: No tip. Period.

Additional Notes: I prefer cash. Discreet. Don’t be cheap.

How much do you tip a girl for massage?

So, tipping a massage therapist, huh? It depends, really. I usually give at least 20%, sometimes more if she was, like, amazing. Twenty percent is, what I think, a good baseline.

My last massage? Cost me eighty bucks. I tipped her sixteen dollars. That’s 20%, right? Yeah, 20%. She was fantastic; really worked out those knots in my back. Seriously, my back felt like a pretzel before.

But I mean, it’s not some hard and fast rule. If the massage was, eh, mediocre, maybe fifteen percent. You know? Or even less if they were totally terrible. Don’t overtip bad service, right?

Things to consider:

• Massage quality: Amazing job? Tip more. So-so? Tip less. Simple as that.
• Length of massage: A longer massage might warrant a slightly higher percentage.
• Additional services: Did they add hot stones or aromatherapy? That bumps up the tip a bit too.
• Your budget: Obviously, if you’re skint, you do what you can afford. It’s all relative.

My sister, she always tips 25%, she’s crazy generous though. She’s a little excessive, to be honest. But hey, whatever makes her happy, right? I’m more of a 20% guy myself. Unless the massage therapist was exceptionally good, then it’s more. Yeah, more.