Did You Overpay for an SIM Card in Hoi An?
A sim card in Hoi An costs VND 50000–100000 at local places. If you paid significantly more than VND 100000, you were likely charged tourist prices.
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Price Ranges
Local Price
VND 50,000 – 100,000
What residents and savvy travelers pay in neighborhood spots
Tourist Area Price
VND 100,000 – 200,000
Typical pricing near major attractions and tourist zones~100% higher than local prices
Local Pricing Context
Viettel (best rural coverage), Mobifone, and Vinaphone offer tourist SIMs. Phone shops charge VND 100,000–200,000 for 30 days with 3–6GB daily data (effectively unlimited). Ancient Town tourist shops charge VND 150,000–250,000. Da Nang Airport carriers have counters at VND 100,000–200,000 — most convenient since staff speak English. Vietnamese plans offer daily data allowances (e.g., 5GB/day), far more generous than most countries. Registration requires passport.
How to Avoid Overpaying
- 1Buy Viettel SIM at any phone shop for VND 100,000–150,000 with 5GB/day for 30 days
- 2Buy at Da Nang Airport arrivals if possible — same prices with English staff
- 3Avoid Ancient Town tourist shops at VND 200,000–250,000
- 4Choose Viettel for best coverage beyond Hoi An
- 5Vietnamese daily data allowances are extremely generous — choose based on days not total GB
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