The cost of both accommodation and food here is quite reasonable.
Approximate Prices for a Vacation in Ho Chi Minh City:
- A double room in a regular hotel: about 22 USD, in a hostel - 2 USD
- A cab ride averages 100,000 VND, public transportation about 6,000 VND
- A hearty lunch: 100,000 - 200,000 VND (excluding alcoholic beverages)
- The cost of a baguette, fresh juice, and a pack of cigarettes: 20,000 VND
- A great massage: 100,000 VND
Ho Chi Minh City vacations also appeal to shopaholics. Prices for souvenirs, clothes, shoes, and other goods are much lower than in Vietnam's resort towns (Mui Ne, Nha Trang, or Phang Thiet).
A week-long vacation for two in Ho Chi Minh City will cost around VND4-6 million.
