Is it worth buying electronics or jewelry at Cam Ranh airport duty-free, or cheaper in Nha Trang city?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Electronics (Apple, Samsung) at Cam Ranh airport are pricier than in the city or online — airport shops mark up prices. Jewelry is better bought in shops in Nha Trang itself, and at the airport only exchange a small amount, like $100, enough for food and a taxi.
What the community said
Cam Ranh airport duty-free mainly sells souvenirs, alcohol, and sweets — all noticeably more expensive than the same items in the city.
2 days ago Souvenirs, alcohol, sweets at duty-free
Cam Ranh airport duty-free accepts Vietnamese dong, but prices there are noticeably higher than in the city — shops mark up prices since it's the last stop before departure.
23 days ago Cam Ranh airport duty-free
Electronics like iPhone and Samsung are cheaper to buy elsewhere than at the airport — even models resold from the UAE via dealers end up cheaper than airport prices in Vietnam.
26 days ago iPhone, Samsung
For jewelry, it's more profitable to visit jewelry shops in Nha Trang city itself rather than at the airport — prices there are much better.
27 days ago Jewelry shops in the city
When exchanging currency at the airport, only change a small amount — for example, $100 is enough for a snack and a taxi; avoid exchanging more at the unfavorable airport rate.
28 days ago Exchanging $100 at the airport