Food Prices in Vietnam — November 2026
Updated: 1 November 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 L1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$1.60-10% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcs1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$2.10-39% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kg1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$4.94-16% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kg1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$1.09-52% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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What this means for vanlife
Food in Vietnam is below the world average by 16%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.
How food prices are changing
Food overall: +3.1% over the year, as of June 2026
Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Vietnam?
No, food in Vietnam is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 84 (world average = 100), meaning food is 16% below the global average — great for budget travel.
How much should I budget for food in Vietnam per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Vietnam you can expect to spend around $252. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 84 (world = 100).
How does Vietnam compare to similar countries?
Vietnam has a VanBasket Index of 84. Similar or nearby countries: Thailand, North Macedonia, Azerbaijan.
How often is the food price data for Vietnam updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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Updated: 31.10.2026
E5 RON 92
$1.03 /L
VND26,439.78 · €0.92/L
9 of 19
cheaper than 58% of countries
RON 95
$1.04 /L
VND26,560.31 · €0.93/L
27 of 175
cheaper than 85% of countries
Dầu diesel
$1.17 /L
VND29,961.07 · €1.04/L
32 of 174
cheaper than 82% of countries
Dầu diesel cao cấp
$1.21 /L
VND31,080.30 · €1.08/L
3 of 45
cheaper than 96% of countries
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