Price (or travel cost) is always among the top concerns of tourists. And local cuisine is one of the experiences that cannot be missed while traveling. Are you seeking tasty food at cheap prices? Then, Vietnam is an ideal destination for your next trip.  There is no need to spend too much; you can still taste all kinds of good dishes from the streets to restaurants here. To estimate how much it costs to fill your stomach in Vietnam, refer to this article by Visit Vietnam Tours. You will be surprised! Less than 1 USD for a big breakfast in Vietnam  In the morning, it is easy to find a stall selling food for only 15,000 - 20,000 VND for each portion, which is less than $1 (at the current exchange rate). The most popular traditional breakfast options are banh mi (Vietnamese bread), sticky rice, vegetarian stir-fried vermicelli, instant noodles, etc. Each is cooked with different delicious toppings.  If you enter an eatery or restaurant, food prices will be higher, usually around 30,000 - 100,000 VND ($1.2 - 4). Suggested dishes for you include pho, vermicelli, and noodles. Banh mi and pho are two of the most famous dishes of Vietnamese cuisine. In 2007, “pho” was added to the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Four years later, “banh mi” was also officially added to the Oxford dictionary as a proper noun and the Vietnamese people's pride.  With a full stomach, there’s nothing better than a cup of coffee! In Vietnam, let’s treat your stomach to the renowned egg coffee of Hanoi, the unique salted coffee of the Central region, or the iced black coffee of the South. Prices usually range from 20,000 to 60,000 VND.  Note: The article mainly refers to prices in big cities and tourist attractions. There will be less expensive options elsewhere. Google allows users to look up the food prices beforehand. There will be cheaper prices at other locations. Guests can use Google to look up prices ahead of time or can inquire directly at the door of many restaurants.  or directly at the door of many eateries. Diverse food prices for lunch in Vietnam Vietnamese lunch options include broken rice, vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste, bun cha, banh canh, beef noodle soup, and spring rolls. If you are a vegan, Vietnam has many vegetarian restaurants, from common, mid-range to upscale. Many Vietnamese people eat vegetarian food on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month, so these restaurants will be more crowded than usual. The average lunch food price is also affordable: about 30,000 - 200,000 VND/person ($1.2 - 8). You can find local cafeterias everywhere if you need refreshments after the meal. Urban areas or tourist attractions are also home to many international coffee brands. However, we encourage you to explore local shops to feel the difference. The cost will vary depending on the location, size, and other factors; it typically ranges from 30,000 to 80,000 VND per drink. Cozy dinner with 10 USD  The evening means “paradise” for many people. When the sun sets, the temperature drops and the air is cooler in Vietnam. After a long day, people like to gather to eat, drink, and chat. Hot pots (chicken, beef, vegetarian, etc.), BBQ, beer, and seafood are popular. Prices range from 150,000 - 300,000 VND/person.  You can still sell dishes such as pho, rice, noodles, vermicelli, porridge, etc. all day. Depending on each restaurant, the food price usually ranges from around 40,000 - 100,000 VND/portion. If you want to try luxury cuisine, you can have fine dining, tasting menus, or dinner on cruise ships in famous tourist cities. You need to spend millions of dollars on this experience (about $100 or more).  At night, the streets are sparkling with lights, and the atmosphere is bustling. Tourists will undoubtedly want to join the local lifestyle. You can entertain at bars and pubs, listen to live music,... The price of alcoholic beverages (wine and cocktails) at mid-range bars is usually under 300,000 VND (excluding live music surcharge). To save more money, you can walk around at night and enjoy delicious, cheap, and abundant street food in Vietnam. In addition to typical dishes, people find ways to vary cuisine from other countries and create new street foods. Just 10 USD and you can treat yourself to many good dishes late at night.  Conclusion Food prices in Vietnam can be less than $30 for a whole day or about $200 for premium experiences. Depending on your preferences, desires, and budget, you can search for everything in Vietnamese cuisine. Try as many specialties as possible, and judge whether Vietnamese cuisine is as rumored!