Grocery Costs
Price in this page is updated in 2020. Please note that fruit and vegetable price in Vietnam are subject to change by seasons. Meat and dairy products may also change in price by minor adjustment in minimum income or fuel cost. Products from wet markets and convenience stores may also be cheaper than standard supermarkets. These prices should thus be treated as estimation and average ones only.
Fresh Fruits
| Fruits | USD - CAD - AUD | Vietnam Dong |
| Apple - per kg | $4 | VND 80,000 |
| Orange - per kg | $2 | VND 40,000 |
| Banana - per fruit | $0.1 | VND 2,000 |
| Pineapple - per fruit | $0.25 | VND 5,000 |
| Lychee - per kg | $1.5 | VND 30,000 |
| Mandarin - per kg | $2.5 | VND 50,000 |
| Jackfruit - per kg | $0.75 | VND 15,000 |
| Watermelon - per kg | $0.75 | VND 15,000 |
| Mango - per kg | $1.5 | VND 30,000 |
Vegetables
| Vegetables | USD - CAD - AUD | Vietnam Dong |
| Cucumber - per kg | $0.40 | VND 8,000 |
| Tomatoes - per fruit | $0.10 | VND 2,000 |
| Lettuce - per 100 gr | $0.15 | VND 3,000 |
| Morning Glory - per bunch | $0.25 | VND 5,000 |
| Onion - per onion | $0.25 | VND 5,000 |
| Lime - per fruit | $0.1 | VND 2,000 |
| Green Onion - per bunch | $0.05 | VND 1,000 |
| Carrot - per carrot | $0.10 | VND 2,000 |
| Potato - per kg | $0.75 | VND 15,000 |
| Coriander - per bunch | $0.10 | VND 2,000 |
| Bok Choy - per bunch | $0.25 | VND 5,000 |
Budget Tip: Never Pay Full Price
If you are a foreign tourist, you would surely encounter one of the most problematic issues of global tourism – two tiers of pricing.
Budget Tip: Try Local Drinks
When it comes to drinking, Vietnamese coffee rules, in terms of both taste and price! It is strongly recommended that you try Vietnamese coffee, which costs less than $1 in most places.
Budget Tip: Eat Street Food
This tip is great for those possessing a quality stomach and wanting to save extra bucks.
