Money and costs

Vietnam's currency is the Dong (VND). In recent times, ATMs prepared for international withdrawals have gradually increased. Count on credit card payments only at the most sophisticated establishments in the country.

ACCOMMODATION

Vietnam is another one of those destinations where you will find accommodation of all types, from the almost free dorms of guest houses backpackers to some of the good resorts and eco-hotels in Asia.

Expect to pay €7 to €20 for a double room, per night, in the most popular cities, depending on whether they have a private bathroom, air conditioning, TV and other equipment or advantages. From €20 to €60 for a double room in Vietnamese urban hotels with a quality equivalent to 4 stars and for daily rates from €100 to €150 in the best hotels in the country. 

FOOD

The variety of Vietnamese cuisine is impressive and many of the simple restaurants in the most tourist cities have adapted to the preferences of outsiders. Prices increase considerably in restaurants and cafes geared towards foreigners, yet it is perfectly possible to pay for a full meal for two people, a mere €3 to €4.

INTERNET

The Internet has become popular in Vietnam and is literally everywhere, except in the most remote rural towns. Navigation speeds are quite considerable in larger cities and decrease as we move away from them.

Hotels and cafes have their own networks and allow customers to be connected. Otherwise, Internet Cafés are plentiful throughout most of the country and charge around €0,20 to €1 per hour of browsing.

For those who arrive with their own smart phone, tablet or portable, it is now possible to purchase a SIM card and have Internet that reaches 3G in places with better coverage, this with very affordable prices starting at €3 for an unlimited monthly connection at average speed. Some services like Facebook, Skype and others suffer more or less regular and long-lasting blocks. Sometimes they are only implemented in certain areas of the country.