Which place is cheaper, Brno or Ho Chi Minh City?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ho Chi Minh City or Brno?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Ho Chi Minh City and Brno can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ho Chi Minh City or Brno?
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam. It previously served as the capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). The metropolitan area, including Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Dau Mot, Di An, Bien Hoa, and other surrounding towns, has a population of more than 9 million people and continues to grow.
Brno
Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Vietnam, The Best 10-Day Tours in Vietnam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHo Chi Minh City $87Brno $195
The average daily cost (per person) in Ho Chi Minh City is $87, while the average daily cost in Brno is $195. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Ho Chi Minh City and Brno in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHo Chi Minh City $48Brno $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHo Chi Minh City $96Brno $162
Compare Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City and Brno
Looking for a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City or Brno? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ho Chi Minh City $15Brno $2.97
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ho Chi Minh City
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ho Chi Minh City:
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Short Taxi Ride$1.33
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Taxi From Airport$7.60
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Cyclo Ride (One Hour)$1.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ho Chi Minh City
Also for Ho Chi Minh City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- #1 Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh / SGN Airport : Private Luxury Transfer: $145
- Airport Transfers (Airport - Ho Chi Minh,Private 16 Seats Car): $52
- CONVENIENT AIRPORT TRANSFER by PRIVATE CAR or SCOOTERS | KissTour: $28
- Cam Ranh Riviera to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20
- Comfort Van Transfer From Phong Nha or Dong Hoi to Hue: $15
- Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour with English Guide & Transfers: $40
- Duyen Ha Resort to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20
- From Phu My Port: Ho Chi Minh City Tour and Transfers: $143
- Fusion Resort to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20
- Golden Bridge, Marble mount, guide, lunch, transfer from Cruises: $199
- HO CHI MINH AIRPORT: CAR 7s PICK UP HOTEL (one way transfer): $20
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Thanh Hoa to Hanoi (HAN) Airport: $170
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
- Private transfer from Brno to Vienna: $259
- Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $247
- Vienna: Private transfer Brno to Vienna: $217
- TRAIN Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Ho Chi Minh City or Brno?
Prices for flights to both Brno and Ho Chi Minh City change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayHo Chi Minh City $23Brno $112
Typical Food Prices in Ho Chi Minh City
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ho Chi Minh City:
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Street Food Dinner (for Two)$4.07
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Pizza$4.94
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Sweet Rice$1.14
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Pork Sandwich$0.57
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$6.45
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Western Lunch (for Two)$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ho Chi Minh City
For Ho Chi Minh City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour: $1.87
- Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour with Local LGBT Student Guide: $1.87
- Mekong With Cai Be Less Tourist - Cooking Class: $14
- Saigon Food Tour & Culture Explore Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour: $15
- 1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor: $15
- HCM:Mekong Delta Boat,Khotcake cooking Coconut Village,SmallGroup: $16
- Cu Chi Tunnels & Countryside Cooking Class with Organic Farm: $20
- Ho Chi Minh city Walking Chinatown / HCM city walking food tour: $25
- Pu Luong Cooking Class at Traditional Stilt House: $25
- Saigon Walking Food Tour & Hidden Alleys with Locals: $26
- Watch The Sunset or Enjoy Dinner On Luxury Cruise in Saigon: $28
- Mouth-Watering Street Food Tour By Motorbike: $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brno
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brno.
- Essential Guided Walking Food Tour: $173
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ho Chi Minh City $19Brno -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ho Chi Minh City
For Ho Chi Minh City, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Massage$5.32
Tours and Activities in Ho Chi Minh City
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hidden Bunker & Vietnam War - Ho Chi Minh City Free Walking Tour: $0.65
- Ghosts & Legends of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City Night Walking Tour: $0.65
- Highlights & Hidden Gems - Free Walking Tour: $0.65
- Chinatown Hidden Treasures – Ho Chi Minh City Free Walking Tour: $0.65
- Ho Chi Minh City private walking tours with young local volunteers: $1.79
- Ho Chi Minh City Highlights Hidden Gems Tour By Heritage Vespa: $1.87
- Mekong Delta My Tho and Ben Tre with Boat Cruise Private Tour: $1.87
- Tan Lap Floating Village Authentic Mekong Delta Nature Tour: $1.87
- Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Private Tour By U.S Army Jeep: $1.87
- Cu Chi Tunnels History And Mekong Delta Culture River Cruise Tour: $1.87
- Ho Chi Minh City Private City Tour with Highlights Hidden Gems: $1.87
- Cat Tien National Park Adventure Biking Hiking Nature Day Tour: $1.87
Tours and Activities in Brno
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Hour Private Tour with a Local Guide in Brno: $71
- 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $41
- BMP tank driving experience Prague: $293
- Beyond Secrets of Moravian Nature - Half-Day Tour: $193
- Brno City Tour Discover the Czech Republic Hidden Gem: $21
- Brno City Tour History Culture and Local Experiences: $53
- Brno Food Tasting Tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups: $102
- Brno Historical Walking Tour: $35
- Brno Private Walking Tour: $271
- Brno’s Historic Gems: A Private Walking Tour: $784
- 3-Hour History & Legends Walking Tour: $47
- Food tasting tour in Hidden Gems (Small Groups): $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHo Chi Minh City $7.60Brno $2.62
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ho Chi Minh City
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Ho Chi Minh City:
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Beer$0.38
Sample the Local Flavors in Ho Chi Minh City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ho Chi Minh City:
- Make Your Own Gin Experience and Saigon Baigur Distillery Tour: $29
- Bike And Craft Beer Brewery Mekong Delta Cycling Tour: $152
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ho Chi Minh City and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Ho Chi Minh City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ho Chi Minh City is in Asia and Brno is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Ho Chi Minh City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ho Chi Minh City and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Ho Chi Minh City.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ho Chi Minh City Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ho Chi Minh City or Brno?
Ho Chi Minh City has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Ho Chi Minh City and Brno, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.