Ho Chi Minh City
What things cost in Ho Chi Minh City
What locals pay, next to what visitors are often quoted. Know the number before you pay.
Food
Drinks
Getting around
- Tan Son Nhat Airport to District 1 Taxiper rideLocals pay 130k–200kOften quoted
200k–300k - Grab bike, District 1 to District 7 (about 8 km)per tripLocals pay 40k–60kOften quoted
80k–120k - Automatic scooter rental in Saigon, per dayper per dayLocals pay 100k–200kOften quoted
180k–250k - Motorbike taxi 2-3km in Saigon (Xe ôm)per tripLocals pay 25k–40kOften quoted
60k–100k
Repairs and services
- Cu Chi Tunnels half-day group tourper personLocals pay 350k–450kOften quoted
600k–900k - Aircon deep clean in Saigon, per unitper unitLocals pay 100k–200kOften quoted
400k–550k - Unclog a sink or toilet in Saigonper jobLocals pay 170k–280kOften quoted
450k–700k - iPhone screen replacement in Saigonper repairLocals pay 700k–1,300kOften quoted
1,600k–2,500k - Motorbike flat tyre patch in Saigonper patchLocals pay 30k–50kOften quoted
100k–150k - Tourist 4G data SIM in Saigon (1 month)per SIM cardLocals pay 150k–250kOften quoted
250k–350k - Men's haircut at a local barber in Saigonper haircutLocals pay 60k–80kOften quoted
130k–200k - Wash & fold laundry per kg in Saigonper per kgLocals pay 20k–30kOften quoted
45k–70k
Health and wellbeing
Prices checked against 2025–2026 sources. Updated October 2026. They are typical ranges, not guarantees, and vary by shop, neighbourhood and how tourist-facing the place is. Quoted something else? Ask Searchly.