Which place is cheaper, Hue or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Hue?
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 Hue can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Hue?
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.
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Hue $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Hue 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 Hue in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Hue $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Hue $46
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Hue
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Hue? 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 Hue Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Hue $12
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:
- Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer: $19
- Private One-way Abu Dhabi Transfer To Abu Dhabi Airport: $27
- Private Transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport(AUH) to Abu Dhabi City Center: $31
- Private Transfer Abu Dhabi City Center to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $31
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket with Transfers Option: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $33
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Cruise Port to Abu Dhabi city: $40
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Port to Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $40
- Private Transfer from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Port: $40
- Arrival Transfer Abu Dhabi Airport AUH to Abu Dhabi by Car or SUV: $40
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.49
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Short Taxi Ride$0.89
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Phu Bai Airport to Hue City: Private Transfer: $6.34
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
- Da Nang: Airport Transfer Pick up Service: $6.76
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $7.31
- Phu Bai Airport to City Center by Private car Transfer: $7.61
- Private transfer from Phu Bai Airport to Hue city center: $9.30
- Hue city Airport transfer - All Inclusive : $9.60
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center to Hue Train Station: $11
- Hue Sightseeing Private Car - Car Rental for Tours & Transfer: $12
- Hue Airport Arrival Or Departure Luxury Car Transfers: $12
- Private Transfer: Hue City Center - Hue Train Station: $12
- Airport transfer within Hue by private vehicle: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Hue?
Prices for flights to both Hue 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 $45Hue $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Dhow cruise with Buffet dinner & Burj Khalifa view in Canal: $24
- Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment: $37
- Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $59
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari Tour with Shows and BBQ Dinner: $60
- Desert Safari In Abu Dhabi With BBQ Dinner: $63
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $65
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner : $65
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and all Camp Activities : $72
- 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 (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$8.13
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.81
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.23
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Discover a pizza experience with a flavorful Asian twist: $13
- HUE : NIGHT WALKING AND STREET FOOD TOUR: $25
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue Food Tour: Taste and tales along Perfume River: $32
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $33
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorcycle with Driver: $34
- Hue : Vegetarian Cooking Class with Local Family: $34
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $34
- Vietnamese Cooking Class with Local Family in Hue: $34
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $35
- Walking street food tour: $35
- Home Cooking Class in Hue City : $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Hue $11
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $8.17
- Fast-Track Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Hosn: $8.37
- Qasar Al Hosn Abu Dhabi Entry Tickets: $13
- Louvre Join an Express Tour: $14
- Qasr Al Watan Entry Ticket in Abu Dhabi: $17
- Admission Ticket to Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi: $17
- Skip the Line Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $17
- Louvre Abu Dhabi Admission Ticket and Abu Dhabi Welcome Pass: $17
- Qasr Al Watan Admission Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Museum Abu Dhabi Ticket: $18
- Qasr Al Watan Palace & Garden Entrance Ticket: $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.92
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.14
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.25
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.63
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Traditional Singing on Huong River Ticket: $3.99
- App self-guided: Tour Hue - Vietnam: $4.43
- Eco-Friendly E-Bike Rental Tour: Explore Hue Sustainably: $7.18
- Hue sightseeing Royal Tombs, Pagoda, Citadel by Private Car: $8.33
- Hue Private Car Tour : Visit Royal Tombs, Pagoda And More: $8.45
- Hue Car Rental: Sightseeing City Day Trip by Car with Driver: $9.51
- Hue Private Car For Sightseeing with English Speaking Driver: $11
- Hue Hoi An Bus Tour Sightseeing via Hai Van Pass 4 Stops: $15
- Sightseeing Hue to Da Nang by the Heritage Train: $15
- Discover Vietnamese Cuisine E-Ticket: $15
- HUE - HOI AN BUS TOUR (S.I.C): $17
- BUS TOUR HUE - PHONG NHA: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Hue $5.89
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$1.02
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Hue, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Hue 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 Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Hue.
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 Hue Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Hue?
Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Hue, 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 Hue?
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 Hue in the Summer?
Both Hue and Abu Dhabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hue is March to August. The rainy season in Hue is September to December. In July, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Hue. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Hue. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Hue during summer. Abu Dhabi gets 331 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
Abu Dhabi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Abu Dhabi is generally a little warmer than Hue. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 35°C (95°F), and Hue fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAbu Dhabi 35°C (95°F)Hue 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hue in the Autumn?
Both Hue and Abu Dhabi during the autumn 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 Hue year-round.
September to December is the rainy season in Hue. Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in October than Hue. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue receives 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Abu Dhabi. In the autumn, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Hue. Abu Dhabi gets 314 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 158 hours of full sun.
Abu Dhabi is a little warmer than Hue in the autumn. The daily temperature in Abu Dhabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in October, and Hue fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAbu Dhabi 29°C (84°F)Hue 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hue in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Abu Dhabi and Hue. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Abu Dhabi year-round. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
March to August in Hue is the dry season. Hue receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Abu Dhabi usually receives less rain than Hue. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In Abu Dhabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Abu Dhabi usually receives more sunshine than Hue during winter. Abu Dhabi gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Hue receives 136 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Abu Dhabi is cooler than Hue. Typically, the winter temperatures in Abu Dhabi in January average around 18°C (64°F), and Hue averages at about 22°C (71°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAbu Dhabi 18°C (64°F)Hue 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Abu Dhabi or Hue in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Abu Dhabi as well as Hue. Abu Dhabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Abu Dhabi usually gets less rain in April than Hue. Abu Dhabi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hue receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Abu Dhabi this time of the year. In the spring, Abu Dhabi often gets more sunshine than Hue. Abu Dhabi gets 297 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hue receives 210 hours of full sun.
In April, Abu Dhabi is generally around the same temperature as Hue. Daily temperatures in Abu Dhabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Hue fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAbu Dhabi 27°C (81°F)Hue 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Hue 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) | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) |
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