Thailand
Bangkok
$4,565for two, all in
Strongest food and nightlife per dollar on this list.
- Best for food, warm weather, nightlife
- About 12 hours door to door
Side-by-side holiday guide
Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City
Compare two energetic, food-first city holidays with excellent value. Costs below are a seven-night planning baseline for two people travelling from Sydney, including a 10% buffer.
Quick answer
Ho Chi Minh City is about $484 cheaper, while Ho Chi Minh City has the shorter journey from Sydney.
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
$4,081for two, all in
Cheapest daily spend on the list; loud, fast and delicious.
- Best for food, warm weather, culture
- About 11 hours door to door
Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City: the numbers
| Compare | Bangkok | Ho Chi Minh City | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 nights for two | $4,565 | $4,081 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Return flights per person | $950 | $950 | Tie |
| Midscale room per night | $150 | $120 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Daily spend per person | $55 | $45 | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Door-to-door time | 12 hours | 11 hours | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Food | 95/100 | 92/100 | Bangkok |
| Beaches | 25/100 | 15/100 | Bangkok |
| Culture | 75/100 | 75/100 | Tie |
| Nightlife | 85/100 | 75/100 | Bangkok |
Choose Bangkok if…
- food and warm weather matter most
- $4,565 fits your seven-night budget
- Strongest food and nightlife per dollar on this list.
Choose Ho Chi Minh City if…
- food and warm weather matter most
- $4,081 fits your seven-night budget
- Cheapest daily spend on the list; loud, fast and delicious.
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