Hanoi
What things cost in Hanoi
What locals pay, next to what visitors are often quoted. Know the number before you pay.
Food
Drinks
- Hanoi Egg Coffee (Cà phê trứng)per cupLocals pay 30k–40kOften quoted
55k–80k - Iced milk coffee (Cà phê sữa đá / nâu đá)per cupLocals pay 20k–30kOften quoted
40k–60k - Draft beer glass (Cốc bia hơi Hà Nội)per glassLocals pay 7k–12kOften quoted
20k–35k - Fresh drinking coconut (Dừa tươi)per coconutLocals pay 15k–25kOften quoted
35k–50k
Getting around
Repairs and services
- Motorbike flat tyre patchper patchLocals pay 30k–50kOften quoted
100k–150k - Aircon deep clean, per unitper unitLocals pay 180k–250kOften quoted
350k–500k - Unclog a sink or toiletper jobLocals pay 150k–250kOften quoted
400k–700k - iPhone screen replacementper repairLocals pay 650k–1,200kOften quoted
1,500k–2,500k - Wash & fold laundry per kgper per kgLocals pay 15k–25kOften quoted
40k–60k - Tourist 4G Data SIM (1 month)per SIM cardLocals pay 150k–220kOften quoted
250k–350k - Men's haircut at a local barberper haircutLocals pay 50k–70kOften quoted
120k–180k
Health and wellbeing
Souvenirs
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.