How Much Is a Haircut in Hoi An? ₫30k–50k at Local Spots
A haircut in Hoi An costs VND 30000–50000 at local places. If you paid significantly more than VND 50000, you were likely charged tourist prices.
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Is haircut in Hoi An worth it?
Yes — Hoi An is genuinely cheap for haircut. It ranks in the cheapest third of the 60 cities we track, so the only way to overpay here is to buy it in a tourist-facing spot.
What locals pay
₫30k–50k
What tourist spots charge
₫80k–150k+188%
Buying haircut at tourist prices once a day costs about $14 extra over a week in Hoi An — the difference between a paid museum day and a free one.
Price Ranges
Local Price
VND 30,000 – 50,000
What residents and savvy travelers pay in neighborhood spots
Tourist Area Price
VND 80,000 – 150,000
Typical pricing near major attractions and tourist zones~188% higher than local prices
Local Pricing Context
Men's cuts at traditional barbers cost VND 30,000–50,000 ($1.20–2.00) in residential areas. Ancient Town tourist barbershops charge VND 80,000–150,000 with Instagram-worthy décor and hot towel service. Women's cuts range VND 50,000–100,000 locally to VND 150,000–350,000 tourist-oriented. The traditional Vietnamese barber shave (VND 50,000–100,000) includes straight razor, hot towels, and face massage — a 20–30 minute experience many travelers rank among trip highlights.
How to Avoid Overpaying
- 1Visit residential barbers for VND 30,000–50,000 — Ancient Town charges VND 80,000–150,000
- 2Try the traditional barber shave at VND 50,000–100,000 — unique experience with hot towels
- 3Hai Bà Trưng street barbers serve locals at local prices — 10 min walk saves 50–70%
- 4Women: local salons in Cẩm Châu ward at VND 50,000–100,000 vs. VND 200,000+ near Ancient Town
- 5Ask for full service (cắt tóc gội đầu) — only VND 10,000 more than cut alone
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