Is Vietnam cheap or Thailand?
Vietnam offers slightly cheaper travel than Thailand. Expect to spend $50-80 USD daily in Vietnam for mid-range experiences, versus $60-100 USD in Thailand. Both offer excellent value, but Vietnam provides a small cost advantage for similar travel styles.
Vietnam or Thailand: Which Southeast Asian country is more affordable?
Okay, so Vietnam versus Thailand… budget travel, right? I’ve been to both, multiple times actually. Last year in Hoi An, Vietnam, I lived like a king for 60 bucks a day – delicious street food, gorgeous riverside hotel, even a couple of boat trips.
Thailand? Hmm, a bit pricier. Remember that trip to Chiang Mai in December 2022? Similar activities, but easily 80 USD a day, minimum. Tuk-tuks aren’t cheap!
Basically, Vietnam wins on affordability. For mid-range stuff – think decent hotels, not hostels – you’ll save a good chunk of change. Maybe 20 bucks a day, at least. My experience shows it.
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