Hanoi prices
How much does a glass of bia hơi cost in Hanoi?
Locals pay 7k–12k for a glass of bia hơi. Visitors are often quoted 20k–35k.
Locals pay
7k–12k
per glass
Often quoted to visitors
20k–35k
about 2.9× the local price
What to expect
Compared: neighbourhood bia hơi corners against Ta Hien and Old Quarter tourist spots.
By neighbourhood
The same thing costs a little more where rents are high.
- Old Quarter (Phố Cổ)Tourist center adds 20-30% due to high commercial rents.9k–15k
- West Lake (Tây Hồ)Expat enclave with slightly higher service prices.8k–14k
- Standard Hanoi DistrictsStandard baseline local neighborhood price.7k–12k
- Outer SuburbsSuburban or rural outer districts.6k–11k
If you're quoted 20k–35k
Agree the price before you start. Show this to the person you're talking to.
Đắt quá, 10 nghìn được không?
Too expensive, how about 10,000₫?
The item in Vietnamese: Cốc bia hơi
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Common questions
- How much does a glass of bia hơi cost in Hanoi?
- Locals pay about 7k–12k per glass. Compared: neighbourhood bia hơi corners against Ta Hien and Old Quarter tourist spots.
- How much are visitors quoted for a glass of bia hơi?
- Visitors are often quoted 20k–35k, about 2.9 times the middle of the local range.
- How were these prices checked?
- 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.
Other Hanoi prices
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.