15,780 Viet Dong = 1 US Dollar

$1000 takes you from Minnesota to the world of Viet Nam in about 21 hours of flying. However that should be the biggest expense in your trip if you don’t have relatives in Viet Nam. The weak Viet Dong brings American tourist riches. Just beware of the tourist traps or the touristy areas because the prices can become ridiculous.

Here’s the playlist:

• Hotel Room with Double Beds: $10
• Bowl of Pho: $1
• Bottle of Sai Gon Beer at the restaurant: $1.50
• Full Course Fancy Meal for 4 people: $25
• DSL Internet Monthly: $20
• Cinema: $3-5
• Ice Coffee: $0.5-1.0
• Full Body Massage: $5