A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ho Chi Minh City vs. Sydney for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Ho Chi Minh City $87
  Sydney $292

The average daily cost (per person) in Ho Chi Minh City is $87, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $292. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Ho Chi Minh City $52
  Sydney $100
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Ho Chi Minh City $104
  Sydney $200

Compare Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Ho Chi Minh City $16
  Sydney $15

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:

• Short Taxi Ride
  $1.49
• Taxi From Airport
  $8.53
• Cyclo Ride (One Hour)
  $1.71

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ho Chi Minh City

Also for Ho Chi Minh City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• 2-Days Cu Chi Tunnels-Mekong Delta with Airport Transfer Small Group Tour: $69
• Airport Transfer: $85
• Airport Transfer (From Airport - Ho Chi Minh City (Private 16 Seats Car): $54
• Airport Transfer (From Hotels in Ho Chi Minh to Airport) Private 4 Seats Car: $28
• Airport Transfer (From Hotels in Ho Chi Minh to Airport) Private 7 Seats Car: $34
• Airport Transfers (Airport - Ho Chi Minh,Private 16 Seats Car): $52
• Airport Transfers From Airport to Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City 7 seat Car: $46
• CONVENIENT AIRPORT TRANSFER by PRIVATE CAR or SCOOTERS | Kiss Tours: $28
• Cu Chi Tunnels VIP Tour from Ho Chi Minh with Transfer by Limo including Lunch: $48
• Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer: Hotels to Tan Son Nhat Airport: $35
• Ho Chi Minh City Private Airport Arrival Transfer: $19
• Ho Chi Minh City Private Airport Departure Transfer: $19

Typical Local Transportation prices in Sydney

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:

• Taxi Ride
  $13
• Taxi to Airport
  $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:

• 1-hour Sydney CBD to Sydney Airport Transfer in Party Limo: $435
• Sydney Harbour: Private Helicopter Flight with Transfer: $433
• Blue Mountains Limousine Transfer: $371
• Private 24 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Penrith Stadium Transfer: $315
• Private 13 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Penrith Stadium Transfer: $284
• Private 24 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To BankWest Stadium Transfer: $268
• Private 13 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To BankWest Stadium Transfer: $236
• Private 24 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Taronga Zoo Transfer: $205
• Transfer from Sydney Airport to Sydney Central Business District - ROUND TRIP: $176
• Private 13 Seat Mini Bus Sydney CBD To Taronga Zoo Transfer: $157
• Round trip transfer in private minivan from-to Sydney Airport in Sydney Downtown: $149
• Sydney Transfer (Airport to Hotel in Sydney Central Business) ROUND-TRIP: $149

Is it cheaper to fly into Ho Chi Minh City or Sydney?

Prices for flights to both Sydney 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Ho Chi Minh City $15
  Sydney $45

Typical Food prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Street Food Dinner (for Two)
  $4.56
• Pizza
  $5.54
• Sweet Rice
  $1.28
• Pork Sandwich
  $0.64
• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  $7.23
• Western Lunch (for Two)
  $13

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:

• Ho Chi Minh Private Half Day Street Food Tour with Local Students: $18
• SaiGon Street Food Tour By Scooter With Student: $22
• Walking Food Tour With Local Student: $26
• Private Street Food Tour on Motorbikes: $28
• Private Half-Day Ho Chi Minh Food Tour with Local Students: $28
• Saigon Food Tour by Motorbike with Local Students: $30
• Walking market food tour by night in Ho Chi Minh city - private groups: $32
• Street food Tours: $35
• Small Floating Market & Mekong Delta Tour with Kayak, Boat, Bike, Cooking Class: $35
• Private Street Food Tour by Scooter in Ho Chi Minh City: $35
• Half-Day Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour By Motorbike: $36
• Private Walking Saigon Food Tour with Ao Dai Girl by Night: $38

Typical Food prices in Sydney

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:

• Tea
  $2.66
• Lunch Special
  $9.97
• Food/Drink Coogie Beach
  $9.97
• Meat Pies
  $3.32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.

• Retro Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $59
• Dinner Christmas Party! Nov&Dec: $62
• Vivid Dinner Cruise Sydney Harbour: $63
• Latino Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $67
• Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3 or 6-Course Menu: $71
• Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise with live Brazilian show on Sydney Harbour: $78
• Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise: $78
• Tall Ship Harbour Twilight Dinner Cruise: $79
• Australia Day Dinner and Fireworks Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $103
• Harbor Cruise with 3-Course Premium Dinner: $123
• Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise: $126
• Sydney Harbour Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise: $197

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Ho Chi Minh City $21
  Sydney $32

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:

• Massage
  $5.97

Tours and Activities in Ho Chi Minh City

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ho Chi Minh City.

• The Bachelorette Full Day Private Tour with Pickup: $3.24
• Bitexco Financial Tower: Saigon Skydeck General Admission Ticket: $9.00
• Small-Group Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: $9.24
• The Insider's Saigon - Private and Custom Motorbike Tour: $12
• Exploring Cu Chi Tunnel with Pioneer Travel Tour Guide: $12
• Water Puppet Show Ticket in Ho Chi Minh City with Hotel Delivery: $15
• Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Tickets: $17
• Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Tickets: $17
• Golden Dragon Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $17
• Private Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing by Motorbike with Local Students: $19
• Private City Tour Half Day By Scooter: $19
• Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnel Tour: $20

Typical Entertainment prices in Sydney

Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• Theatre Show
  $30
• Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)
  $31
• Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)
  $127
• Powerhouse Museum
  $10

Tours and Activities in Sydney

Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• 1 Hour Northern Beaches Trike Tour: $127
• 10-Day Surf Adventure from Sydney to Brisbane Including Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Gold Coast: $2,371
• 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $170
• 2-Day Hunter Valley Small-Group Tasting Tour: $420
• 2hr Explorer Cruise - Sydney's best value whale watching cruise: $47
• 3 Hour Discovery Cruise Ultimate Whale Watching Experience: $69
• 3-Day Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley Small-Group Eco-Tour: $908
• 3-Day Tour from Sydney to the Gold Coast Including Port Stephens and Byron Bay: $832
• 3.5 Hours Explore Bondi Beach and Sydney Sightseeing Tour: $168
• 4 Day Blue Mountains & the Southern Highlands Adventure: $1,367
• 4-Hour Private Sydney Sightseeing Tour with Pickup: $427
• 6 Hour South Coast Tour: $340

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Ho Chi Minh City $8.52
  Sydney $15

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:

• Beer
  $0.43

Typical Alcohol prices in Sydney

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:

• Wine
  $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:

• Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $61
• Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
• Northern Beaches Brewery Tour and Tasting: $123
• Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $130
• Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Lunch and 3 Cellar Door Tastings: $138
• Hunter Valley Small Group Luxury Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $138
• Sip n Savour: Southern Highlands Premium Wine Tour from Sydney: $154
• Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $157
• Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour: $217
• Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Small Group: Cheese, Choc, Lunch, from Sydney+Hunter: $217
• Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney | Private Sydney Wine Tour: $356
• Hunter Valley Highlights Private Wine Tour from Sydney: $387