Daily costs per person in Vietnamese Dong (VND). Nha Trang is excellent value — beaches, islands, and world-class seafood at Southeast Asian prices.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: VND (Dong) (1 USD ≈ 25,500 VND)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 120K–250K VND | 400K–900K VND | 2,000K+ VND | Hostel dorms → boutique hotels → beachfront resorts |
| Food | 100K–200K VND | 300K–600K VND | 1,200K+ VND | Street food & markets → restaurants → fine seafood dining |
| Transport | 30K–60K VND | 100K–250K VND | 500K+ VND | Grab bike → Grab car & taxi → private driver |
| Activities | 50K–250K VND | 400K–900K VND | 1,800K+ VND | Beach & temples → boat trips → diving & Vinpearl |
| Drinks | 30K–60K VND | 80K–200K VND | 500K+ VND | Local beer & coffee → cocktails → rooftop bars |
| Daily Total | 330K–820K VND | 1,280K–2,850K VND | 6,000K+ VND | $13–32 → $50–112 → $235+ |
Money-saving tips
Street food meals
Nha Trang street food is incredible and cheap — banh mi (20,000 VND), pho (35,000 VND), bun ca (30,000 VND), and com tam (broken rice, 35,000 VND). Eat where locals eat for the best food at the lowest prices.
Grab app
Grab (Vietnam's Uber) is the cheapest transport — motorbike rides cost 15,000–30,000 VND for most city trips. GrabCar is also cheaper than street taxis. Always use the app to avoid tourist pricing.
Happy hours
Most beachfront bars offer happy hour from 4–7pm with beers at 15,000–25,000 VND and cocktails at 50,000 VND. Sailing Club and Louisiane Brewhouse have the best deals.
Budget boat trips
Four Islands boat trips cost as little as 250,000 VND including lunch and snorkelling gear. Book through your hostel — they negotiate group rates. Pay a bit more for smaller group tours.
Vietnamese coffee
Skip Western cafes and drink ca phe sua da (iced coffee with condensed milk) at local stalls for 15,000–25,000 VND — it is stronger, tastier, and 5x cheaper than tourist cafe versions.
Night market food
The night market food stalls serve grilled seafood — prawns, squid, and scallops — from 30,000–80,000 VND per plate. Far cheaper than the beachfront restaurants for the same fresh catches.
