Hanoi tailor prices: what travelers actually paid
Not the price lists — the amounts real customers report paying, pulled from thousands of recent reviews across 45 tailor shops in Hanoi.
A made-to-measure two-piece suit in Hanoi typically costs $225–$250. Budget shops go as low as $100, and premium wool or three-piece orders reach $500. Shirts run $59–$59, dresses $70–$70. Most shops discount when you order several pieces.
Tailor price ranges in Hanoi
| Garment | Typical | Cheapest seen | Top end |
|---|---|---|---|
| suit (14 shops) | $225–$250 | $100 | $500 |
| dress (5 shops) | $70–$70 | $50 | $400 |
| shirt (7 shops) | $59–$59 | $30 | $80 |
| trousers (2 shops) | $68–$68 | $60 | $75 |
"Typical" is the middle of what the 45 shops with price evidence charge. Fabric choice moves every number: silk and imported wool sit at the top.
Suit prices in Hanoi, in detail
About US$100 for a suit (one 2-star reviewer). · See the full profile
Roughly US$280–500 (about 11,000,000–17,000,000 VND, or €300–350) for a wool suit, depending on fabric weight; one reviewer paid about £500 for a 3-piece suit p · See the full profile
Dress prices in Hanoi, in detail
A$80 (~$53) for a made-to-order dress; kids' dresses around $50 USD each · See the full profile
One reviewer was quoted 4.6 million VND for a dress and paid 2.7 million VND; another paid AU$400 to have a dress copied; two dresses for a child were charged w · See the full profile
Shirt prices in Hanoi, in detail
About US$30 for a custom shirt, per the same reviewer. · See the full profile
About $80 for a made-to-measure shirt · See the full profile
Three things reviews keep confirming
18 shops have reviews reporting a lower per-piece price on multi-piece orders — the classic is three suits for the price you'd pay for two and a half.
Reviews at 7 shops mention getting a better rate just by asking. After the fitting starts, your leverage is gone.
6 shops are reported cash-only or cash-preferred (USD or dong). Card fees, where cards work at all, are often passed to you.
Median tailor prices in Hanoi, from 30 reported prices
From the Vietnam tailor report: 3,264 reviews of 75 tailors in Hanoi, each tagged by theme.
Questions travelers keep asking
Typically $225–$250 for a made-to-measure two-piece, based on prices reported in reviews at 14 shops. Budget shops start around $100; premium wool and three-piece orders reach $500.
$59–$59 at most shops, with documented orders from $30. Ordering several shirts usually lowers the per-piece price.
Often, before the measuring starts: reviews at 7 shops mention getting a better rate just by asking, and 18 shops discount multi-piece orders.
Plan on cash (USD or dong): 6 shops are documented cash-only or cash-preferred, and where cards work the fee is often passed to you.
Usually yes: 57 of the shops we checked include free adjustments until the fit is right. Confirm it when you agree the price.
