Travel budget and cost of living in Dong Ha (Vietnam) how much does a trip cost?

Dong Ha travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dong Ha

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Dong Ha for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Dong Ha compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Dong Ha in 2024 is 60% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Dong Ha in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dong Ha by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dong Ha

Lunch

$ 1.7/person
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 15/person
($ 9.3 to $ 22)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 4.9/person
($ 4.1 to $ 6.8)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dong Ha

1-star hotel

$ 45/night
($ 8.9 to $ 314)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 26/night
($ 8.9 to $ 114)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 34 to $ 67)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

4-star hotel

$ 47/night
($ 35 to $ 66)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323

5-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 8.9 to $ 311)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 46/month
($ 8.9 to $ 311)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 70/month
($ 56 to $ 91)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 48/month
($ 36 to $ 70)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cottage or guest house

$ 46/month
($ 8.9 to $ 311)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 90/month
($ 83 to $ 127)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Dong Ha

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Dong Ha

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Dong Ha

Cinema

$ 4.3/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 6.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dong Ha

Cigarettes

$ 1.2/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 44
($ 22 to $ 51)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 25
($ 8.3 to $ 42)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Hanoi

$ 591
(fair price: $ 495)

Sydney → Hanoi

$ 635
(fair price: $ 517)

London → Hanoi

$ 930
(fair price: $ 800)

Dublin → Hanoi

$ 1055
(fair price: $ 858)

Manchester → Hanoi

$ 1067
(fair price: $ 930)

Toronto → Hanoi

$ 1372
(fair price: $ 1114)