Hoi An on a budget: what travellers and locals actually pay in Hoi An. Ranges in VND with an approximate euro equivalent. Use them to haggle and to spot when you're being overcharged.
Open YourLocalPrice and check a price →| Item or service | Usual price | ≈ euros |
|---|---|---|
| Water 1.5 L (shop)Local shop | 8,000–15,000 VND | 0.27–0.51 € |
| Bánh mìStreet stall | 25,000–40,000 VND | 0.85–1.36 € |
| Cao lầuSimple restaurant | 35,000–60,000 VND | 1.19–2.03 € |
| Item or service | Usual price | ≈ euros |
|---|---|---|
| My Son sanctuary tourBooked on the spot (local agency) · See online | 400,000–800,000 VND | 14–27 € |
| Item or service | Usual price | ≈ euros |
|---|---|---|
| Lantern boat on the river (boat)Price agreed beforehand | 100,000–150,000 VND | 3.39–5.08 € |
Local prices for the cheapest essentials in Hoi An, to travel on a budget:
Yes, Hoi An is cheap if you pay local prices: water 1.5 l (shop) 8,000–15,000 VND. Visitors who don't know the prices often pay 2 to 5 times more.
Excluding accommodation, at local prices you can get by in Hoi An on about 1.97–4.58 € (58,000–135,000 VND) a day for food, water and transport.
Some of the most popular ones and their local price: My Son sanctuary tour (400,000–800,000 VND).
At street stalls and simple restaurants in Hoi An: Water 1.5 L (shop) (8,000–15,000 VND), Bánh mì (25,000–40,000 VND), Cao lầu (35,000–60,000 VND).
In a shop in Hoi An, a 1.5 L bottle usually costs 8,000–15,000 VND.
Check the usual price before paying, always agree the price upfront and use the YourLocalPrice checker: type what they're asking and it tells you instantly if it's fair.
Guide prices, updated by the community.
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