05/11/2020
Nha Trang Travel
Nha Trang is the popular beach destination for backpackers and local in Vietnam. White, sandy beaches stretch into a dramatic backdrop of mountains, and with nineteen islands to choose from it’s no wonder that this is a popular place for tourists
AVERAGE COST OF FOOD
Street food starts at 16,000 VND. Local food in restaurants starts at 25,000 VND for a basic meal, while Western food is more expensive, usually 75,000 VND and up. Domestic beer in restaurants will usually cost around 20,000 VND, though you can get it for a fraction of the price at smaller local places (sometimes as little as 3,000 VND!). If you plan on cooking your own meals, expect to pay at least 15,000 VND per week for groceries (though food is so cheap that you’re better off just eating out!)
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
If you stay near the beach you likely won’t need any transportation because you can walk everywhere. Buses are crowded but rarely cost more than 15,000 VND. A cycle-taxi ride is around 25,000 VND per kilometer. Regular taxis start at 25,000 VND per kilometer. Be sure to use only metered, nice-looking green and white taxis! For intercity travel, a train to Hanoi will cost around 1,100,000 VND while the bus will cost around 300,000 VND. The train south to Ho Chi Minh City will cost around 600,000 VND, while a bus will cost around 220,000 VND
SUGGESTED DAILY BUDGET
680,000-900,000 VND / $30-40 USD (Note: This is a suggested budget assuming you’re staying in a hostel or cheap guesthouse, eating all the delicious street food, and using local transportation. If you stay in fancier accommodation or eat out more often, expect this number to be higher!)
Diving – There are quite a few dive shops in Nha Trang so it is possible to hunt around for the best price and bargain with the shop owners.Street food – As in most of Vietnam, street food is the cheapest and most exciting local food you can find. You can usually get delicious pork meat sandwiches on the street for about 44,000 VND.Find accommodation away from the beach – Hotels and Airbnb’s near the beach will be more expensive than those a bit further away. Stay further from the tourist hub to save yourself some money.
