What can you buy in Vietnam for 500,000 dong?
A quick worked example of what 500,000 dong gets you in Vietnam. Enter your own amount or choose a category to build the basket.
- π§£Silk scarfΓ1150,000 VND
- πFries at LotteriaΓ256,000 VND
- π₯₯Fresh coconutΓ250,000 VND
- ποΈMuseum ticketΓ140,000 VND
- βVietnamese iced coffeeΓ130,000 VND
- π§²Fridge magnetΓ130,000 VND
- π₯Banh mi sandwichΓ125,000 VND
- π΅Grab bike rideΓ125,000 VND
- πΊSaigon beerΓ120,000 VND
- π₯‘Instant noodlesΓ216,000 VND
- πKeychainΓ115,000 VND
- πCity bus ticketΓ214,000 VND
- π§Water 1.5 LΓ110,000 VND
- π¦Ice cream cone at MixueΓ110,000 VND
- π΅Iced teaΓ15,000 VND
Prices updated: July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is 500,000 dong enough for a meal in Vietnam?
More than enough: 500,000 dong in Vietnam covers a hearty meal for a group, with money to spare.
Is 500,000 dong a lot or a little?
Decent: 500,000 dong in Vietnam is roughly a day's budget (around 205,000 dong) β food, local transport and small extras for the day.
What can you eat for 500,000 dong in Vietnam?
500,000 dong lets you try up to 13 street-food items β for example: Bowl of pho, Banh mi sandwich, Vietnamese iced coffee, Ice cream cone at Mixue.
How many coffees can you get for 500,000 dong?
Vietnamese iced coffee: 500,000 dong in Vietnam is 16 cups (30,000 dong each) β more than one person can drink.
Is 500,000 dong enough for a day?
Yes, easily: 500,000 dong covers a day in Vietnam without counting pennies β enough for about 2 days on a modest budget.