Is Vietnam expensive for tourism?

How much money do you need in Vietnam per day?

Fifty dollars a day? Perhaps. More likely, less. Depends.

• Accommodation: Budget hostels: $10. Fancy hotels: $100+. My stay in Hoi An cost $15.
• Food: Street food: $2. Restaurant meals: $10. I spent $7 eating pho daily in 2023.
• Transportation: Motorbikes are cheap. Grab is convenient. Expect variability.

Thirty dollars is doable. Fifty is luxurious. Twenty is spartan. It’s all relative. Survival isn’t expensive. Comfort is. Don’t be cheap, but don’t be stupid. This is Vietnam, not Monaco.

Living frugally in 2024? Twenty five. Splurging? A hundred. Simple.

How much is a pizza in Vietnam?

Pizza King? Seven bucks?! Highway robbery! More like Pizza Pauper. Pizza Hut’s ten smackers? Still cheaper than my last haircut. Think of it this way – a decent banh mi costs, like, two bucks. Five banh mi for the price of one sad pizza? No brainer.

• Pizza Hut: Ten dollarydoos (give or take). Like finding a tenner in your old jeans. Except you trade it for cheesy goodness. My cat approves this message.
• Pizza King: Seven dollarydoos. More like the price of a fancy coffee these days. Though, let’s be real, caffeine addiction is stronger than pizza cravings. Just me? Okay, moving on…
• Dominos: Dominos is in Vietnam, too. Forgot about them, my bad. Prices? Who knows. Probably somewhere between a kidney and a small car. Check their website, I’m too lazy.
• Local joints: You can get pizzas for cheaper in local places. Seriously, sometimes cheaper than a bowl of pho. Quality? Let’s just say you get what you pay for. Edible, usually.
• My experience: Last week, I bought a pineapple pizza for, like, eight bucks. Pineapple on pizza? Fight me. It was delicious. Don’t judge.

What do Vietnamese eat in a day?

Daily eats in Vietnam? It’s a culinary landscape shaped by region.

• Rice reigns supreme, often as broken rice, cơm tấm.
• Protein is key. Think pork, chicken, fish, or tofu. Tofu is a favorite.
• Veggies abound – greens, herbs, like the rau thơm from my aunt’s garden.

Flavors? Fish sauce (nước mắm) is a must. Some prefer soy sauce.

• Breakfast hits hard: Bún bò Huế, that spicy beef noodle soup is divine, or bánh mì, a Vietnamese sandwich, always a solid option.
• Lunch & dinner: Expect rice with stir-fries or noodle dishes. Noodles too. It’s all good.
• Snacks: Fresh fruit is the way. I mean, dragon fruit? Come on!
• It is just a small country but full of surprises!

What time is dinner in Vietnam?

Okay, so dinner in Vietnam. Hmm. I definitely know about this!

Back in 2023, when I visited my cousin Thao in Hanoi, I quickly learned about dinner time. It was always around 6:30 PM, no exceptions.

We would be at her apartment near Hoan Kiem Lake. Imagine this tiny, packed space.

The air was thick with smells! So much delicious food.

Thao, her husband, and their two kids would always be there. Such a chaotic, fun scene!

Honestly, I never saw them eat out. Always at home. They valued family dinners.

• Dinner Time: 6:30 PM, sharp!
• Location: At home, usually in the kitchen.
• Vibe: Family-focused, loud, and delicious.

I remember one time, I was late, stuck in traffic near the Old Quarter (ugh, that traffic!).

Thao scolded me! “Where were you?! Dinner is family time!” Ouch. Lesson learned.

I think most Vietnamese families are like that. Home dinner is HUGE. Not like here. So, yeah, expect dinner between 6 PM and 7 PM in Vietnam. And be on time!