What 20,000 lira buys in Hanoi
With 20,000 lira in Hanoi, the basket holds 22 products across 8 categories and totals 80%.
Prices collected on November 8, 2026

At the November 8, 2026 exchange rate, 20,000 lira comes to about ₫10,051,964.
What the basket holds
| Product | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk - 1 L | 12 × 1 L | ₫692,400 |
| Eggs - 10 pieces | 6 × 10 pieces | ₫232,200 |
| Pasta - 500 g | 10 × 0.5 kg | ₫480,750 |
| Bread - 500 g | 6 × 0.5 kg | ₫229,092 |
| Cooking oil - 1 L | 10 × 1 L | ₫645,000 |
| Chicken - 1 kg | 2.5 kg | ₫324,750 |
| Beef - 1 kg | 2 kg | ₫690,000 |
| Ground beef - 1 kg | 2.5 kg | ₫949,000 |
| Potatoes - 1 kg | 10 kg | ₫299,000 |
| Tomatoes - 1 kg | 4 kg | ₫79,200 |
| Onions - 1 kg | 6 kg | ₫169,716 |
| Bananas - 1 kg | 4 kg | ₫136,000 |
| Apples - 1 kg | 6 kg | ₫654,000 |
| Oranges - 1 kg | 6 kg | ₫239,400 |
| Drinking water - 1.5 L | 12 × 1.5 L | ₫133,200 |
| Shower gel - 400 ml | 4 × 0.4 L | ₫627,200 |
| Bar soap - 100 g | 12 × 0.1 kg | ₫263,340 |
| Toothbrush - 1 piece | 6 × 1 piece | ₫262,200 |
| Toilet paper - 4 rolls | 6 × 4 pieces | ₫82,320 |
| Paper towels - 2 rolls | 6 × 2 pieces | ₫212,400 |
| Instant noodles - 1 pack | 20 × 1 piece | ₫94,000 |
| Biscuits - 1 pack | 12 × 1 piece | ₫550,800 |
How these prices were read
Prices come from public shop pages and haven't been independently verified. The Data & methodology page has the details. Data & methodology
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Questions people ask
What does 20,000 lira buy in Hanoi?
A basket of 22 products across 8 categories. The biggest shares of the budget go to meat & fish (24%), fruit & vegetables (20%), and pantry staples (17%).
How much is US$100 in Vietnamese dong?
At the reference rate of November 8, 2026, US$100 comes to about ₫2,520,675.
Where do these prices come from?
Prices come from public shop pages and haven't been independently verified. The Data & methodology page has the details.
