Can Thois 13% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (52/10) vs Surabaya "Good Deal" (60/10). Dorms avg $5/night vs $6/night.
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇻🇳 Can Tho | 🇮🇩 Surabaya | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $9 cheaper | $11 | $1/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $44 | $23 cheaper | $21/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $87 | $42 cheaper | $45/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇻🇳 Can Tho | 🇮🇩 Surabaya |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.24 16% less | $1.47 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $29.95 | $5.89 80% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.15 57% less | $2.65 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.20 24% less | $1.58 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.23 44% less | $0.41 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Can Tho
Vietnam
52
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $5/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGikgo Hostel Cantho (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$5/night
Total hostels6
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Surabaya
Indonesia
60
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (14 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelIkiru to Live (9.0)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels14
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇻🇳 Can Tho
🇮🇩 Surabaya
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Can Tho & Surabaya
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇻🇳 Can Tho
1. Binh Thuy Orchid GardenFree
2. Chợ đêm Cần ThơFree
3. Cty thủ công mỹ nghệ MEKOFree
4. Công viênFree
5. DFree
🇮🇩 Surabaya
No attraction data
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