Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Hanoi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Hanoi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Hanoi?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Hanoi
Hanoi is the chaotic capital of Vietnam, and it serves as a great introduction to the country for many travelers. It's the second largest city in the country after Saigon and is an interesting combination of East meets West. There's traditional Vietnamese culture with subtle influences brought by the French. The city continues to grow and change rapidly and it's easy to get lost amidst the chaos.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Hanoi $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $49. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Hanoi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Hanoi $6.89
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Abrahamic Family House Tour with Transfer: $89
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Abu Dhabi Hotel or Address): $131
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $52
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $105
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): Private Transfer to Abu Dhabi: $99
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer To or From Anywhere within Abu Dhabi: $70
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer to Hotel or Vice Versa: $65
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer to or from Dubai to Abu Dhabi Airport: $140
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:
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Taxi to Bus Station$1.20
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.20
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.40
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Short Taxi Ride$1.36
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Hanoi Private Car Airport Transfer To Hotel: $7.18
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Noi Bai International Airport Private Transfer: $8.21
- Hanoi City Center to Noi Bai Airport - Private Transfer: $8.43
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Private Noi Bai International Airport Transfer: $11
- One Way Transfer From hotel to airport or vice versal: $13
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
- HaNoi City to Noi Bai Airport transfer by private car: $13
- Hanoi Airport: Private Transfer: $14
- Private Noi Bai International Airport Transfer: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $45Hanoi $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dubai: Dhow Cruise Marina Multi Cusine Dinner & Tanura Show: $35
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $42
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari Tour with Shows and BBQ Dinner: $48
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Desert Safari, Quad Bike, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $50
- Desert Tour with BBQ Dinner and Hotel Transfer: $51
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari & Dinner Under the Stars: $77
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $81
Typical Food Prices in Hanoi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:
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High End Dinner (for Two)$12
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.39
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Bowl of Pho$0.80
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Street Food Tour (Group/Individual): $5.13
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Hanoi Street Food Tour Visit Train Street Add Old Quarter: $19
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Ngon ngon & Authentic Hanoi Food Tour: $23
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
- Vietnamese Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $24
- Vietnamese Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $24
- Walking Street Food Tour Small Group with Local Guide: $24
- Guided Half-Day Hanoi Street Food Tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Hanoi $8.51
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Qasr Al Hosn: Entry Tickets with 1 GB Data eSIM: $8.12
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Abu Dhabi 4G & 5G Data Roaming for Tourist: $11
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi with Tourist Shuttle Bus & eSIM: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Palace & Garden Entrance Ticket: $18
- Ticket to Louvre Museum, Abu Dhabi: $19
- Shop & Eat in Abu Dhabi’s Markets Like a Local Walking Tour: $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi
Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Puppet Theater$1.60
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.60
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National History Museum$1.60
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.80
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bus Ticket Cat Ba - Hanoi ( Bus+ Ferry ) - Best Selling: $0.02
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half-day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Private Walking City Tour in Hanoi : $5.00
- Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Half-day Private Walking Tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter: $5.00
- Sightseeing Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Street Food Walking Tour in Hanoi: $5.00
- Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City: $5.00
- Craft Village Tour (Quang Phu Cau, Bat Trang,...): $5.13
- Early Morning Tour | Free Private Tour Guide: $5.13
- Culture Exchange with Free Private Tour Guide: $5.13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Hanoi $7.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Beer and Brewery Tour: $48
- Half-Day Guided Tour Australian Beef with Wine Tasting & Rickshaw in Hanoi: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Hanoi, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Hanoi is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Hanoi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hanoi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Hanoi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Hanoi?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Hanoi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Abu Dhabi or Hanoi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hanoi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Hanoi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Abu Dhabi. In the summer, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Hanoi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Abu Dhabi in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Hanoi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Hanoi 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hanoi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Hanoi. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Hanoi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Hanoi. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Hanoi fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Hanoi 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hanoi in the Winter?
Both Hanoi and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Hanoi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Abu Dhabi is around the same temperature as Hanoi in the winter. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Hanoi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Hanoi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hanoi in the Spring?
Both Hanoi and Abu Dhabi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Abu Dhabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Hanoi. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Hanoi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Abu Dhabi in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Hanoi averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Hanoi 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Hanoi and Abu Dhabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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