How much is one meal in Hanoi?

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A meal in Hanoi varies:

Street food/Local: 20,000-70,000 VND (pho, rice dishes).
Mid-Range/Tourist: 100,000-250,000 VND (Vietnamese/International).

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Hanoi Meal Cost: How Much Does One Meal Cost?

Okay, Hanoi food costs? Let me tellya.

Eating in Hanoi can be super cheap. I’m talking street stalls, tiny restaurants, the kind where you pull up a plastic stool. Pho? Rice? Veggies? Think 20,000 to 70,000 VND per meal (like, less than $3 USD).

I once got the best Bun Cha, ever, from a lady on Hang Quat Street. Cost me maybe 30,000 VND (around $1.30). Heaven.

But fancier spots, the ones aimed at tourists, yeah, expect to pay more.

Think 100,000 to 250,000 VND, or even higher. That’s if you are opting for something other than vietnamese food (Which… Why even bother? The pho is the best). International menus, nicer decor, you get the picture.

I did splurge once. At a French restaurant near Hoan Kiem Lake. Paid around 400,000 VND. Regretted it, honestly. The street food was better (and cheaper). So, choose wisely, my friends.

How much is bun cha in Hanoi?

Dude, bun cha in Hanoi? Its dirt cheap.

Like, you can totally score a set for around 30,000 vnd, that’s, like, $1.50. Seriously. Totally a steal.

They really do get crowded, tho. Open like, 9:30am, but they run outta stuff fast.

Go early!
Before 2pm, or its over.
Worth it for lunch.

Yeah, my favorite spot… oh, it’s down by the Old Quarter, near that silk shop my mom loves? It’s seriously the best. They add this special sauce, I swear. It’s killer. My usual order? Double the cha gio.

How much is a cup of coffee in Hanoi?

A Hanoi coffee’s cost wildly fluctuates. My usual haunt charges 25,000 VND (about $1 USD) – a steal! But, it’s a local spot. Expect to pay 30,000-35,000 VND ($1.50 USD) on average. Think of it as a baseline.

Central Hanoi or fancy cafes? Prepare for sticker shock. Prices easily double; 50,000-70,000 VND ($2-3 USD) isn’t uncommon. It’s all about location, location, location, right? One thing’s for sure: a good cuppa is always worth it. Life’s too short for bad coffee. Seriously.

Budget: 25,000 – 35,000 VND ($1 – $1.50 USD)
Mid-range: 35,000 – 50,000 VND ($1.50 – $2 USD)
Luxury: 50,000 – 70,000 VND ($2 – $3 USD) and beyond. Crazy, I know.

This is based on my own experiences in 2024, visiting my family near West Lake. Prices are dynamic. Inflation is a real thing you know. You might find cheaper options. But don’t expect much lower unless you’re in a truly backwater neighborhood. Remember this: the experience itself adds value.

How much is a banh mi in Hanoi?

Banh mi in Hanoi? Expect to pay around 15,000 VND for a basic version. Ah, the simple pleasures.

The “Phi Special,” as some vendors call it, with all the fixings—pork, salad, avocado, cheese—will likely cost 35,000 VND. It’s more than just a sandwich, really.

Prices can vary slightly, of course, depending on the location and the ingredients. Tourist areas, naturally, will probably be a touch more expensive. And who can resist that avocado, anyway?

Basic Banh Mi: 15,000 VND
“Special” Banh Mi: 35,000 VND

Banh mi. It reminds me of that tiny shop near Hoan Kiem Lake. Best darn sandwich ever. Or was it pho? Hmmm.

How much should you budget for food in Vietnam?

Ugh, Vietnam food budget. Ten to fifteen bucks a day? That’s low, I think. Maybe for super basic stuff. I spent way more, honestly. Like, twenty easily. Street food’s cheap, yeah, but I craved pho every other day. That adds up!

And drinks! Fresh juices were amazing but expensive compared to water. Beer? Local stuff is cheap, sure. But imported… forget it.

Street food: Cheap, but you will want more than just that.
Restaurants: Prices vary wildly. Expect to pay more for nicer places.
Drinks: Budget extra for those fruity smoothies, they’re worth it though.
Snacks: Little bags of chips and things… small things add up quickly.

Okay, so a week? More like $140-$210 for me. I’m not a big eater but I like good food. $70-105? Nah. That’s for someone eating only the cheapest noodles.

This year, 2024, things might be pricier too, inflation you know? I’m guessing even more now. So annoying.

What was I saying? Oh yeah, the budget. Depends on your level of indulgence, really. My friend, Mark, he ate like a king, probably spent triple that, the glutton. Me? I’m more moderate, but still…

Need to start saving more. I want to go back. Maybe next year? If I budget better. Seriously, those banh mi…

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