How much do cigarettes cost in Nha Trang, Vietnam?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Local Vietnamese cigarettes cost 20,000–30,000 VND per pack, while international brands like Marlboro, Camel, and Chapman run 50,000–80,000 VND. Available at night markets and street vendors.
One traveler warns that local cigarettes caused her husband to cough badly, so now they prefer bringing their own cigarettes when traveling instead of buying locally (brought 3 cartons loose in two suitcases).
There's no need to bring cigarettes to Vietnam — they are considerably cheaper locally. Local cigarettes are of decent quality, and some visitors regretted not buying more to take home.
E-cigarettes are available from street vendors pushing carts who offer them directly to passersby, as well as from elderly women selling from bicycles. Reviewers note the quality tends to be poor.
Local Vietnamese cigarettes cost 20,000–30,000 VND per pack and are considered decent quality by seasoned smokers, though on the milder side. International brands like Marlboro, Camel, and Chapman are pricier at around 50,000–80,000 VND. Chinese cigarettes tend to cost even more. Cigarillos and cigars are also available at reasonable prices.
Cigarettes are readily available at Nha Trang's night market. Marlboro and other international brands are sold there, though prices may vary by vendor — worth checking on the spot.