Money & Costs
Cost of Living in Hanoi in 2026: A Local's Real Monthly Budget
What a young office worker in Hanoi spends in a month in 2026: rent in Cầu Giấy or Thanh Xuân, lunch, petrol, weddings and money sent home, in VND and USD.
Tipping in Vietnam: Who Expects It, How Much, and When Not to Bother
Is tipping expected in Vietnam? A local guide for 2026: restaurants, street food, service charges, Grab drivers, spas, tour guides, hotel staff, with typical amounts in VND.
How Much Does a Week in Hanoi Cost? Backpacker, Mid-Range and Comfortable Budgets
A realistic 7-day Hanoi travel budget for 2026: rooms, food, transport, sights and day trips, with daily totals in VND and USD for backpackers, mid-range and comfortable travellers.
Can You Live on 15 Million VND a Month in Hanoi? A Real Breakdown
One realistic month on a 15 million VND salary (about $575) in Hanoi in 2026, line by line: a shared room in Đống Đa, lunch, petrol, family, a wedding and a bike repair.
Money in Vietnam: Cash, ATMs, Cards and QR Payments for Visitors (2026)
How to pay in Vietnam as a visitor: Vietnamese dong notes, ATM fees and limits, where cards work, how locals use QR bank transfers, exchanging money, and how much cash to carry.