What can you buy in Hanoi for 500,000 dong?
A quick worked example of what 500,000 dong gets you in Hanoi. Enter your own amount or choose a category to build the basket.
- πConical hatΓ180,000 VND
- πPeach lemongrass tea at Highlands CoffeeΓ165,000 VND
- πRice with beef at CΖ‘m Thα» Anh Nguyα» nΓ160,000 VND
- πBurger, fries and Pepsi combo at LotteriaΓ158,000 VND
- πGrilled chicken rice at Bami KingΓ144,000 VND
- π₯Latte at LotteriaΓ135,000 VND
- βVietnamese iced coffeeΓ130,000 VND
- π₯Eggs (10)Γ130,000 VND
- πRice (kg)1 kg20,000 VND
- π₯Mango (kg)0.5 kg17,500 VND
- π₯‘Instant noodlesΓ216,000 VND
- πKeychainΓ115,000 VND
- πCity bus ticketΓ214,000 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 Hanoi?
More than enough: 500,000 dong in Hanoi 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 Hanoi is roughly a day's budget (around 211,000 dong) β food, local transport and small extras for the day.
What can you eat for 500,000 dong in Hanoi?
500,000 dong lets you try up to 14 street-food items β for example: Banh mi sandwich, Vietnamese iced coffee, Ice cream cone at Mixue, Banh mi with grilled beef at Bami King.
How many street snacks can you buy for 500,000 dong?
Banh mi sandwich: 500,000 dong in Hanoi gets you a whole 20 pieces (25,000 dong each) β more than you can handle at once.
Is 500,000 dong enough for a day?
Yes, easily: 500,000 dong covers a day in Hanoi without counting pennies β enough for about 2 days on a modest budget.