Published:  10:04 Thursday - July 21, 2016

If you are going to travel to Vietnam and want to have a look about Vietnam currency or estimate the living standard there, here we have information for you

The rates in the article are based on data on 21 July 2016, 1 USD is equal to 22.335 VND. The official currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND) Although a handful of places will accept payment in US dollars most people would much prefer to be paid in Dong, so it is important to keep a good supply of local currency while travelling in Vietnam.

Equal to 0.022 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy chewing gum 

Equal to 0.05 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy one small candy at some vendor shops

Equal to 0.1 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy small snack at some vendor shops

Equal to 0.2 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy simple breakfast such as sticky rice 

Equal to 0.5 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy normal breakfast such as bread with egg or a bottle of water

Equal to 1 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy deluxe breakfast such as bread with meat, roll cake...

Equal to 2.5 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy lunch or dinner such as set rice menu, Vietnam noodle soup

Equal to 4.5 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy standard lunch or dinner at restaurant

Equal to 9 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy deluxe lunch or dinner at restaurant

Equal to 22 USD -  In Vietnam, can be used to buy luxury lunch or dinner at restaurant (Buffet at some 4 or 5 star hotels as well)

Thankfully Vietnam's ATM network is expanding rapidly, and it is rare to visit a town that does not have an ATM facility of some kind. Most ATMs will accept Visa and Mastercard debit or credit cards - but be wary of high charges from your bank if you make a withdrawal on a credit card.