Ho Chi Minh City Prices

« The nightlife in Saigon is buzzing. Europeans are partying like there's no tomorrow, and the locals are more than happy to create the perfect atmosphere for it. The entire street is lined with tiny tables and even smaller chairs. Young, fit guys from Europe are everywhere, sitting together in noisy groups and drinking loudly. Some establishments, completely empty during the day, are packed at night. The menu features only alcoholic beverages, with drinks priced at $1 to $4. Signature cocktails go for $2 to $4. You get either a 250 ml glass or a half-liter can with a straw. A simple drink (rum/whiskey/vodka with cola/juice/soda) costs half as much ($1 to $2). I recently watched a stand-up show where someone mentioned cocktails in Cambodia for a dollar, and it seems like that’s the case here too.

Nearby, a Frenchman from Paris is running a business selling balloons filled with laughing gas. His operation is slick, and he quickly pockets cash, with plenty of eager customers around.

A fire-eater stepped into the street. He looked around, made sure he wouldn’t get hit by a scooter, and exhaled a column of fire into the dark sky. We could feel the heat from the flames even though we were seated far away.

Vendors with carts and products in their hands walk and drive along the road. They sell sunglasses, gum, cigarettes, fans, dried fish, and fruit. All the shops are open late, with many places operating nearly round the clock.

Many Vietnamese snatch their sleep during the day. In the evening, they nod off, and by morning, they're back on their feet. While some others might try to earn a living through trickery, the Vietnamese do it with hard work and dedication. »

« In a café in Saigon, we met a Vietnamese guy named Ti. He's a programmer, speaks English, and generously helped us buy a decent motorbike for $350. The helmets cost us $50, and now we are ready for a trip along the coast! By the way, it's better to exchange dollars not at the bank but at gold shops; there are plenty around if you look closely. Thanks for reading! 😊 »

« The prices were pleasantly surprising, cheaper than in Thailand! And the heat feels less intense, probably because it's less humid. »

« Vietnamese dong. All the banknotes look the same. The highest denomination is 500,000. Everyone visiting Nha Trang becomes a millionaire :) »

« Not everything fits in the frame, but if you lay out all the bills in Vietnamese dong, the total will add up to 888 - a lucky number for a Buddhist. »

« Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City. It's 6 PM, time to leave the hotel.. We stayed at the Freedom Hotel for $10 a night. »

« Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, War Museum. We buy a ticket for 0.65 dollars (though maybe we could have just walked in...) »

« Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, we woke up and went to buy tickets to Nha Trang 🙂 The sleeper bus cost 8.50 dollars... Departure at 7:30 PM right from the tour agency office. »

« Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Independence Palace - we decided to check out the presidential residence ;). The ticket was 15,000 VND. »

« Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, we woke up and headed to buy tickets to Nha Trang. While we were standing there, the sellers were all over us... Right in front of me was a keychain with eternal matches... for 2.10 dollars. I didn't take it... but I did get some Ray-Bans for 2.10. Haggled down from 8.40😎 a very good copy ;) »

« Vietnam. We went out for a walk) the bar street. We ordered local rum for 17,000 dong... For comparison, a cola costs 14,000 dong))) »

« I sit high and look far away.
A ticket to the observation deck costs 8.50 USD, and a drink at the bar is 6.00 USD. »

« Tip for those who might visit Saigon. Instead of paying $10 for the observation deck, head to the 52nd floor bar, and for the same price you'll get a drink too! 😉 »

« In Vietnam, souvenirs are made from all sorts of materials. For instance, there's a carved head of an elderly man made from the root of some plant. »

« Today we visited the tunnels. It's another must-see spot in Ho Chi Minh City. You can shoot various weapons (the experience costs around 15 dollars for 10 bullets). You can also explore the tunnels and see different historical moments (like food preparation, weapon making, etc.). In the photo, I'm all smiles after shooting with an M16. »

« Just got our Vietnamese visas for 3 months))) Hello, Ho Chi Minh City! We took a taxi to the hotel ($10 from the airport) and now we’ve booked a room for $12 - free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a fridge, and even a work desk. Overall, it’s decent, totally livable! 😊 »

« Well, I'm starting to share some photos!)) Right now I'm in the country of another set of millionaires, Vietnam! The largest city in this country is where I'm broadcasting from! In the photo, it's the equivalent of $50, local currency - dong. »

« We flew to Ho Chi Minh City with VietJetAirlines, tempted by the low prices. In the airplane café, we ordered various chips and juices, only to discover that this clever airline has a special fee of $1 per item. For example, cookies priced at $0.50 ended up costing $1.50. »

« We walked about 20-30 meters from the airport's main entrance, passing by taxi drivers and touts, when we spotted this bus. It was going exactly where we needed to go. The fare is $0.10 per person. »

« Such a room for $11 in Saigon. It has everything you need and even more. »

« Quarter #1. A place primarily inhabited by tourists, filled with a multitude of hostels and guesthouses. Prices start at $5 for a bed. The air in the city is thick and humid, thanks to thousands of bikes on the roads, and the sky is a dull steel gray. »

« In Vietnam, you can feel like a real millionaire. For instance, $100 equals about 2 million Vietnamese dong. But prices are in thousands. For example, a can of beer costs 25,000 dong, and a 2 km taxi ride is around 50,000 dong. »