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This Country Serves Fresh Beer For Less Than A Bottle Of Water; Prices Start At Just Rs 16
What if a glass of beer costs less than a bottle of water? For travellers used to paying hundreds of rupees for a drink, such prices can sound almost unbelievable. Yet, in some parts of the world, inexpensive beer is an
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What if a glass of beer costs less than a bottle of water? For travellers used to paying hundreds of rupees for a drink, such prices can sound almost unbelievable. Yet, in some parts of the world, inexpensive beer is an everyday part of the local food and social scene.
Forget expensive bars and tourist hotspots. In certain neighbourhoods, people gather at small roadside eateries, sit on plastic stools and enjoy a freshly poured glass of beer without spending much at all.
The country behind this unusual beer culture is Vietnam, where bia hơi, a fresh draft beer, is particularly popular
At some inexpensive outlets, a glass can cost around 10,000–15,000 Vietnamese dong, or roughly Rs 32–48.