Side-by-side prices for the procedures expats actually need: GP visits, blood tests, X-rays, ER, surgery.
This page is a price reference. Use it to gut-check insurance claims, decide between hospitals, and budget for routine care.
| Service | Public (e.g. Cho Ray, Bach Mai outpatient) | Mid-private (Family Medical, City International) | International (Vinmec, FV, Hanoi French) |
|---|
| Standard GP visit | 50–200k VND ($2–8) | 800k–1.5m ($32–60) | 1.5–3m ($60–120) |
| Specialist consult | 200–500k ($8–20) | 1.2–2.5m ($48–100) | 2–4m ($80–160) |
| Telemedicine consult | n/a | 300–700k | 500k–1.5m |
| Follow-up (often discounted) | included | 500k–1m | 800k–1.5m |
| Test | Mid-private | International |
|---|
| Full blood count (CBC) | 200–400k | 350–700k |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | 600k–1.2m | 1–2m |
| Lipid panel | 250–500k | 400–800k |
| Liver function | 250–500k | 400–800k |
| Thyroid panel | 400–800k | 700k–1.5m |
| HbA1c | 200–400k | 350–600k |
| STI screen (full) | 800k–2m | 2–4m |
| HIV rapid test | 100–300k | 200–500k |
| Pregnancy beta-hCG | 200–400k | 300–600k |
| Imaging | Mid-private | International |
|---|
| Chest X-ray | 300–600k | 600k–1.2m |
| Ultrasound abdomen | 500k–1m | 1–2m |
| Ultrasound pelvis/OB | 400–800k | 800k–1.5m |
| CT scan single region | 2.5–4m | 4–8m |
| CT scan with contrast | 4–6m | 6–10m |
| MRI single region | 4–7m | 7–15m |
| MRI with contrast | 6–9m | 9–18m |
| Mammogram | 1–2m | 2–4m |
| DEXA bone density | 1.5–3m | 3–5m |
| Echocardiogram | 1–2.5m | 2–5m |
| Scenario | Public | Mid-private | International |
|---|
| ER triage (no admission) | 200–500k | 1.5–3m | 3–7m |
| ER + observation 4hrs | 800k–2m | 3–7m | 7–15m |
| ER + admission | varies, often 5–15m | 10–25m | 25–60m |
| Ambulance call-out (local) | 500k–1.5m | 1.5–3m (their fleet) | 2–5m (their fleet) |
| Procedure | Public | Mid-private | International |
|---|
| Appendectomy (laparoscopic) | 10–20m | 25–50m | 80–150m |
| Inguinal hernia repair | 8–18m | 25–50m | 70–130m |
| Knee arthroscopy | 15–30m | 50–100m | 120–250m |
| Cataract (one eye) | 5–15m | 25–50m | 60–120m |
| Gallbladder removal | 15–30m | 40–80m | 100–200m |
| C-section delivery (package) | 10–25m | 60–120m | 130–280m |
| Natural delivery (package) | 5–15m | 50–100m | 100–200m |
Dental at chain clinics like Westcoast Dental, Elite Dental, 2000 Dental (mostly Western-trained dentists):
| Service | Typical cost |
|---|
| Cleaning + polish | 300–600k |
| X-ray panoramic | 300–500k |
| Composite filling | 500k–1m |
| Root canal (per canal) | 2–4m |
| Crown (porcelain) | 5–12m |
| Crown (zirconia) | 8–18m |
| Implant (single) | 25–60m |
| Veneer per tooth | 4–12m |
| Wisdom tooth extraction (simple) | 1–3m |
| Wisdom tooth extraction (surgical) | 3–6m |
| Invisalign / clear aligners (full course) | 60–180m |
| Traditional braces (full course) | 30–80m |
Vietnamese dental is genuinely excellent value. Many expats fly into HCMC for dental work alone.
| Service | Cost |
|---|
| Eye exam | Free–300k at most chains |
| Standard frames + lenses | 1–3m |
| Designer frames (RayBan, Oakley) | 3–8m |
| Progressive lenses | +2–5m |
| Contact lenses (monthly supply) | 200–500k |
| LASIK (both eyes, FV/Vinmec) | 40–80m |
| Vaccine | Per dose |
|---|
| Influenza | 300–500k |
| Hepatitis A | 400–800k |
| Hepatitis B | 250–500k |
| Tdap | 400–700k |
| Typhoid | 500k–1m |
| Japanese encephalitis (Imojev) | 600k–1m |
| Meningococcal ACWY | 1–1.5m |
| HPV (Gardasil 9), per dose | 2.5–4m |
| Rabies (post-exposure) | 350–500k per dose; full series ~2–4m + immunoglobulin if needed |
| Yellow fever | 800k–1.5m |
| COVID booster | varies, often free |
| Hospital | Natural | C-section |
|---|
| Tu Du public (HCMC) | 5–15m | 10–25m |
| City International | 50–80m | 80–130m |
| FV Hospital | 80–160m | 120–250m |
| Vinmec | 80–180m | 130–280m |
| Service | Cost |
|---|
| Psychiatrist consult (Vinmec/FV) | 1.5–3m |
| Psychologist therapy (1 hr, private) | 1–2.5m |
| Online (BetterHelp, Talkspace) | $40–80/wk |
Vietnamese private hospitals (Vinmec, FV) can direct-bill many local insurers (Bảo Việt, Liberty, Pacific Cross) for outpatient and inpatient. International insurers (Cigna, BUPA, Allianz) often direct-bill at flagship hospitals; mid-private clinics may require you to pay then claim.
For expensive procedures, always request a written estimate first and confirm direct billing.
Vinmec and FV charge multiples of mid-private for the same procedure, with better hotels and English service. For routine care, mid-private at half or third the cost is fine. For surgery, hospitalisation, or anything where you want the best Vietnamese option, Vinmec/FV is worth it. For the truly catastrophic, fly to Singapore.