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How Much Does Karaoke Cost in Ho Chi Minh City? 2026 Price Guide with Example Bills

A practical breakdown of karaoke costs in Saigon as of 2026 — room rates, drinks, hidden charges and four worked example bills — so you know roughly what to expect before you walk in.

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"How much does karaoke cost in Vietnam?" is one of the most common questions we get on Q&A. The honest answer: it depends heavily on the type of venue, the room size and the time of day — a weekday afternoon in a family karaoke and a Saturday night in a District 1 lounge are different worlds. This guide gives you rough 2026 ranges for each part of the bill, explains the extra charges that catch visitors out, and walks through example totals so you can budget with confidence.

All figures below are approximate ranges as of 2026, drawn from published price guides and community reports. Venues change prices without notice, so always confirm at reception and check recent reports on the Venue Reviews board.

Ho Chi Minh karaoke prices: large local KTV room
A large local KTV room, where drinks and tips, not the room, drive the bill · Dragon Palace KTV

Quick currency math

The Vietnamese dong (VND) has traded at very roughly 25,000–27,000 to the US dollar in recent years — check a live rate before you travel. For quick mental math, 100,000 VND ≈ US$4 and 1,000,000 VND ≈ US$40. Notes are easy to confuse (10,000 and 100,000 look similar after a few drinks), so count carefully when paying in cash.

Room rates by size

At mainstream karaoke venues you pay for the room by the hour, regardless of how many people are in it. Daytime (before about 6pm) is usually cheaper; evenings and weekends are peak.

Room sizeOff-peak / hour (VND)Peak / hour (VND)Peak approx. USD
Small (2–4 people)80,000–150,000150,000–300,000$6–12
Medium (5–8)150,000–300,000300,000–500,000$12–20
Large (10–20)300,000–500,000500,000–1,000,000$20–40
VIP (10–30)500,000–1,000,0001,000,000–2,000,000$40–80

Many venues have a minimum booking of one to two hours. Late sessions may carry a surcharge.

Drinks and food

Drinks are where karaoke venues make their money, so expect mark-ups above an ordinary bar.

ItemRough range (VND)Approx. USD
Can of beer30,000–60,000$1.20–2.40
Beer bucket (about 6 cans)150,000–350,000$6–14
Soft drink20,000–40,000$0.80–1.60
Bottle of spirits500,000–2,000,000+$20–80+
Fruit platter100,000–300,000$4–12
Hot dish (hot pot, fried rice)100,000–400,000$4–16
Ho Chi Minh karaoke prices: Korean karaoke set menu
A Korean karaoke set menu; always check the menu on the day for current prices · 102 Karaoke

The extras that surprise people

  • Service charge — commonly 5–10%.
  • VAT — sometimes included, sometimes added; ask.
  • Minimum spend — some venues require a per-person or per-room minimum on drinks and food.
  • "Room service" or "microphone" fees — a red flag if they appear on the bill without having been mentioned.
  • Overtime — staying 10 minutes past your booked time can mean paying another full hour.
  • Companion tips at lounge-style KTV and Korean-style venues — optional, paid separately and set by each venue. Ask the manager before the night starts.

Venue types and how they charge

Family / mainstream karaoke

Transparent hourly room rates plus drinks from a printed menu. The cheapest and most predictable option.

Lounge-style KTV

Often sold as a package (room + bottle + mixers + fruit) or a minimum spend. Prices are less standardized. See the Saigon KTV guide.

Korean-style karaoke

Ranges from simple hourly rooms to lounges with set packages. See the Korean karaoke Saigon guide.

Example bills (rough, as of 2026)

These worked examples use the mid-to-upper part of the ranges above and include a service charge. Your real bill will differ.

ScenarioWhat's includedRough total (VND)Approx. USD
2 people, weekday afternoon, family karaokeSmall room 2 hours, soft drinks, snack300,000–700,000$12–28
4 friends, Friday night, family karaokeSmall room 2 hours, 2 beer buckets, fruit platter800,000–1,800,000$32–72
8 colleagues, medium room3 hours, 1 bottle of spirits, mixers, 2 platters2,000,000–5,000,000$80–200
12 people, VIP room, lounge3 hours, 2 bottles, beer, food5,000,000–12,000,000+$200–480+

Companion tips at lounge venues are not included in these figures.

How to keep the bill predictable

  1. Choose venues with recent, positive reviews mentioning fair bills — check Google and our Venue Reviews board.
  2. Ask at reception for the room rate, minimum time, minimum spend, service charge and VAT. Photograph the price list.
  3. Order from a priced menu only. If there is no menu with prices, leave.
  4. Set a timer for the end of your booking to avoid accidental overtime.
  5. Check the itemized bill against what you ordered before paying.
  6. Pay with a card or bank QR where possible so you have a record; keep small cash notes for tips.
  7. Avoid venues reached through street touts — they are the most common source of inflated bills.
Ho Chi Minh karaoke prices: food and drinks menu board
A food and drinks menu: check unit prices before adding orders · Dubai Karaoke

Paying: cash, card or QR?

Larger and newer venues usually accept international cards and Vietnamese bank QR payments; smaller neighborhood karaoke shops may be cash-only. Ask at reception when you arrive, not when the bill comes. A few tips:

  • Carry enough cash to cover the bill in case the card machine "isn't working".
  • Ask whether card payments carry a surcharge — some venues add a small percentage.
  • Keep small notes (10,000–50,000 VND) for tips to room attendants. Tipping is optional at mainstream venues but appreciated.
  • Split bills among friends using your own apps; venues generally prefer a single payment per room.

Budget per person at a glance

If you just want a quick per-head figure, these rough bands (as of 2026) cover most nights:

  • Budget — family karaoke, off-peak, soft drinks or a few beers: roughly 100,000–300,000 VND (about $4–12) per person.
  • Standard — evening session with beer buckets and snacks: roughly 200,000–500,000 VND (about $8–20) per person.
  • Premium — lounge or VIP room with spirits: from roughly 500,000 VND (about $20) per person upward, plus any companion tips.

Is it cheaper during the day?

Yes. Off-peak rates before about 6pm can be roughly half of peak evening rates, which makes an afternoon session a budget-friendly rainy-day activity. Remember that Vietnamese rules have long barred karaoke service between midnight and 8am, so most venues wind down around midnight.

Ho Chi Minh karaoke prices: fruit and snacks on a KTV table
Fruit and snacks on a KTV table; usually billed separately from drinks · Limited KTV

How karaoke compares with the rest of a night out

For context: a draft beer at a local bar is roughly 15,000–25,000 VND, a cocktail on a rooftop roughly 180,000–350,000 VND, and club entry (when charged) roughly 100,000–300,000 VND as of 2026. Split between four or more friends, a mainstream karaoke room is often one of the better-value activities in the city — you get a private space, a sound system and hours of entertainment for the price of a couple of rooftop cocktails each. Lounge-style venues are a different budget category altogether, so decide in advance which kind of night you want. Our nightlife guide and clubs guide have more price comparisons.

Getting there and home

Factor transport into your budget: a short Grab ride within District 1 is inexpensive, and longer trips to District 7 or Cholon cost more at night. Pin the venue on Google Maps before you ride. For general safety advice, including warnings about drink spiking and methanol, see the UK government's Vietnam travel advice; Wikipedia's page on the Vietnamese đồng helps you recognize the banknotes.

Find venues and compare

Browse the KTV directory (for example Atlantis KTV, Limited KTV, Amazon KTV, Olympus KTV) and the Korean-style karaoke directory (for example Odyssey and 102). Listings are informational — ask each venue for its current rates. For the full picture of karaoke in the city, read the Ho Chi Minh karaoke guide, then plan the rest of the night with our nightlife guide.

FAQ

QHow much is karaoke per hour in Ho Chi Minh City?
Roughly, as of 2026, a small room at a mainstream venue costs about 80,000–150,000 VND per hour off-peak and 150,000–300,000 VND at peak times. Large and VIP rooms range from about 300,000 to 2,000,000 VND per hour depending on time and venue.
QDo you pay per person or per room at karaoke in Vietnam?
At mainstream venues you usually pay per room per hour, plus whatever you order. Some venues add a per-person minimum spend, and lounge-style KTVs often sell packages instead of hourly rates.
QHow much is a beer at a Saigon karaoke?
Roughly 30,000–60,000 VND per can at mainstream venues as of 2026, and about 150,000–350,000 VND for a bucket of around six cans. Lounge-style venues often charge more.
QWhat hidden charges should I watch for?
Service charges (commonly 5–10%), VAT, minimum spends, overtime charged as a full hour, and occasional 'room service' or 'microphone' fees. Ask about all of these at reception before you start.
QHow much should I budget for a karaoke night in Saigon?
For four friends at a mainstream venue on a Friday night, roughly 800,000–1,800,000 VND (about US$32–72) in total. A group of eight in a medium room with a bottle of spirits is roughly 2,000,000–5,000,000 VND. Lounges with VIP rooms can cost much more, and companion tips are extra.
QIs karaoke cheaper in the afternoon?
Yes. Off-peak rates before about 6pm can be roughly half of evening peak rates at many venues.
QWhat should I do if the bill is wrong?
Stay calm, compare the bill item by item with what you ordered and the price list you photographed, and ask the manager to correct it. Paying by card or bank QR leaves a record. If you feel unsafe, pay what is reasonable, leave and report the experience; share it on the Venue Reviews board to warn others.

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