Vietnamese food has surprised many tourists with its abundance, flavors, and affordable prices, making them memorize and return to savor it again.  The cuisine is one of the unmissable experiences when traveling to one destination, especially in a country with a diverse culinary scene like Vietnam. Once you visit this land, you will surely be attracted by its mouth-watering dishes.  In general, the food costs are low. However, if you know the price list before your trip, you can spend wisely and save a lot for other expenses such as accommodation, transportation, entertainment, sightseeing, etc. In this post, we will delve into Vietnam’s culinary delights with incredibly reasonable prices.  Vietnam food price list: Some of the best and most popular dishes  Note: The following prices are based on dining at local eateries, standard restaurants, or street food carts and can vary depending on many factors.  Banh mi Banh mi (Vietnamese bread) is always among the top must-try foods for visitors to the country. In 2011, “banh mi” was officially added to the Oxford dictionary as a proper noun, making Vietnamese people so proud of it. Normally, the average price for a loaf is only VND 20,000 (about $0.8).   You can easily find a small food stall selling banh mi anywhere in Vietnam. The toppings often include meat or eggs, slices of Vietnamese pork rolls, cucumber, coriander, pâté, and spices. Vegetarian breads are available. There’s a famous brand offering banh mi at nearly VND 70,000 or $2.8 but it’s worth every penny as a super big loaf with quality toppings.  Pho “Pho” has long been an icon of Vietnamese cuisine and in 2007 was added to the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. A bowl of pho usually costs from VND 35,000-70,000 ($1.4-2.8) made from noodles, beef or chicken, herbs, vegetables, and spices. You can add other toppings such as beef balls, chicken viscera, or pork ribs.   Other noodle dishes  In addition to pho, Vietnam is home to numerous tasty noodle dishes such as rice noodles with grilled pork and spring rolls (bún thịt nướng chả giò), Quang-styled noodles (mì Quảng), grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles (bún chả), tomato and crab noodle soup (bún riêu), vermicelli noodles with tofu and shrimp paste (bún đậu mắm tôm), vegan stir-fried rice noodles (bún gạo xào chay), fried fishcake noodle soup (bún chả cá) and more.  The food prices for this list also range from VND 35,000-70,000 per portion, enough to satisfy your craving.  Rice dishes Rice is featured in almost every daily meal in Vietnam, you can try various dishes made from it like broken rice with grilled pork ribs (cơm tấm sườn heo), chicken fried rice (cơm chiên gà xối mỡ), sticky rice (xôi), porridge (cháo), and more. These food prices are from VND 30,000-60,000 on average.   Moreover, rice flour is used to prepare many delectable delights such as Vietnamese crêpe (bánh xèo), steamed rolled rice pancake (bánh cuốn), pyramid-shaped rice dumplings (bánh giò), etc. They cost only about $15,000-40,000 or $0.6-1.6.  Seafood  With its long coastline and several destinations near the waters, Vietnam offers fresh seafood at affordable prices. People can grill, boil, stir-fry, or even eat them raw. Rice, noodles, vegetable dishes, sauces, and herbs often accompany fish, prawns, snails, clams, and squids. One person will spend about VND 200,000 ($8) for a festive seafood meal.  Street food and light snacks  Welcome to the haven of street food in Vietnam! You can try our popular snacks such as Vietnamese rice paper salad, fried balls (beef, fish, eggs, etc.), stir-fried corn, balut, spring rolls, flan, and more. Each portion costs from VND 10,000-30,000 (S0.4-1.2). Many are available late at night so try them if you’ve got the munchies. Drinks Coffee: Vietnam’s renowned coffee including egg coffee, salt coffee, and iced black coffee. The average price is only VND 30,000-40,000. It might be cheaper if you buy from a food cart or a small local café (around VND 20,000) and higher from a famed brand or large coffee shop.  Tea, milk tea, juice, smoothies, etc: These refreshments are usually slightly more expensive than coffee, averagely about VND 50,000/cup in big cities.  Milk and soft drinks can be purchased at grocery or convenience stores. Many eateries and restaurants serve them too. The prices vary from VND 10,000-20,000.   Beer and wine: A cup of bia hơi in Vietnam costs VND 15,000 only. In bars or clubs, you will have to pay at least VND 100,000 ($4) for beer, wine, cocktail, or mocktail. Anyway, it’s still reasonable, especially for inbound tourists.   Tips for a superb culinary journey in Vietnam   Check the food price list via Google or the dining establishment’s website/social page/front door. Ensure to ask the food cart’s owner about the food prices to avoid scams. The very cheapest food is from street food carts, local markets, and small-scale restaurants. Check the bill or invoice carefully. If you want to save your travel budget the most, don’t frequently visit fancy restaurants and bars. It can cost millions dong and might be equivalent to a flight ticket.  Above is the price list for the most popular food in Vietnam. As estimated, $4 per day can be enough to get a full and delectable breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is one of the reasons why Vietnam is always among the top affordable destinations for international travelers.