Hanoi prices
How much does a bowl of phở bò cost in Hanoi?
Locals pay 35k–55k for a bowl of phở bò. Visitors are often quoted 80k–120k.
Locals pay
35k–55k
per bowl
Often quoted to visitors
80k–120k
about 2.2× the local price
What to expect
Compared: local stalls against sit-down tourist restaurants.
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.44k–69k
- West Lake (Tây Hồ)Expat enclave with slightly higher service prices.42k–66k
- Standard Hanoi DistrictsStandard baseline local neighborhood price.35k–55k
- Outer SuburbsSuburban or rural outer districts.32k–50k
If you're quoted 80k–120k
Agree the price before you start. Show this to the person you're talking to.
Đắt quá, 55 nghìn được không?
Too expensive, how about 55,000₫?
The item in Vietnamese: Bát phở bò
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Common questions
- How much does a bowl of phở bò cost in Hanoi?
- Locals pay about 35k–55k per bowl. Compared: local stalls against sit-down tourist restaurants.
- How much are visitors quoted for a bowl of phở bò?
- Visitors are often quoted 80k–120k, about 2.2 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.