Travel budget and cost of living in Yen Bai (Vietnam) how much does a trip cost?

Yen Bai travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Yen Bai

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Yen Bai for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Yen Bai compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Yen Bai in 2024 is 62% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Yen Bai in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Yen Bai by expense type

Restaurant budget in Yen Bai

Lunch

$ 1.9/person
($ 1.4 to $ 5)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 25)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.4/person
($ 4 to $ 5.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.8)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.8)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.4/can
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Yen Bai

1-star hotel

$ 35/night
($ 34 to $ 34)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 51/night
($ 12 to $ 115)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158

3-star hotel

$ 65/night
($ 26 to $ 128)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

4-star hotel

$ 50/night
($ 50 to $ 50)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 35/night
($ 35 to $ 151)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 35/month
($ 34 to $ 34)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 35/month
($ 34 to $ 34)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 66/month
($ 34 to $ 124)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213

Cottage or guest house

$ 56/month
($ 24 to $ 133)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 147/month
($ 14 to $ 474)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Yen Bai

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Yen Bai

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Yen Bai

Cinema

$ 4.4/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 5.9)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Yen Bai

Cigarettes

$ 1.4/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 33
($ 16 to $ 61)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 28
($ 16 to $ 80)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Hanoi

$ 630
(fair price: $ 504)

Melbourne → Hanoi

$ 594
(fair price: $ 482)

London → Hanoi

$ 907
(fair price: $ 796)

Manchester → Hanoi

$ 1059
(fair price: $ 911)

Dublin → Hanoi

$ 995
(fair price: $ 798)

New York City → Hanoi

$ 1115
(fair price: $ 875)