A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Hanoi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Hanoi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Hanoi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Hanoi?

Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.

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 Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam.


Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Addis Ababa?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $58. 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 Addis Ababa and Hanoi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $20
    Hanoi $25
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $40
    Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Hanoi

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa 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.

Hotels in Addis Ababa


Hotels in Hanoi


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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: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.53
    Hanoi $6.80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • 4 Hours Addis Airport Transfer with Ethiopian Cultural Tour: $299
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $16
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $15
  • Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
  • City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:


  • Taxi to Bus Station
    $1.18
  • Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)
    $3.15
  • Local Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.39
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $1.34
  • Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)
    $0.79

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:

  • Private Transfer to/from Sapa: $305
  • Halong Bay 2 Days-1 Night with 5 Star included transfer & pick up: $290
  • 3-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 5-Star Cruise & Transfer: $280
  • 25 Minutes Scenic Halong Seaplane from Hanoi Transfer Expressway: $280
  • Halong Bay Cruise 3D2N - Kayaking Explorer & Round-trip transfer from Hanoi: $280
  • Private Sapa tour 3 days transfer from Hanoi by limousine overnight 3 star hotel: $264
  • Halong Bay Seaplane Tour with Transfer from Hanoi by expressway: $255
  • Halong Bay 2 Days - 1 Night with 5 Star Cruise included transfer & pick up: $254
  • Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Cao Bang: $253
  • Overnight Halong Bay Cruise Including Transfer Service and Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Activities: $250
  • Halong Bay Sightseeing With Seaplane Tour Transfer From Hanoi: $250
  • 2 Days and 1 Night Halong Bay 5 Stars Cruise with Transfer : $250

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Hanoi?

Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Addis Ababa 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Addis Ababa $14
    Hanoi $24
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:


  • Slice of Cake
    $0.06

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

For Addis Ababa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $61
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $81
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120
  • HALF DAY + DINNER Addis Ababa City Tour: $140
  • Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168

Typical Food Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hanoi:


  • High End Dinner (for Two)
    $11
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $4.34
  • Bowl of Pho
    $0.79
  • Italian Dinner (for Food)
    $6.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.

  • (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
  • Street Food Tour with Train Street and Old Quarter: $12
  • Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $17
  • Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $17
  • Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $18
  • Vietnamese Street Food Tour with famous Egg Coffee: $20
  • Explore Hanoi’s Best Food, Small Group Walking Food Tour: $21
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
  • 7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street: $23
  • Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
  • Ngon ngon & Authentic Hanoi Food Tour: $23
  • Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.65
    Hanoi $8.40

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.

  • Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $36
  • Guided City Tour: $48
  • Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
  • Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
  • Best of Merkato Addis Guided Tour: $50
  • Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $54
  • Authentic Addis Ababa City Tour with a Local Guide: $55
  • Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $57
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $59
  • Limalimo ethiopia tours: Full-Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $60
  • Ethiopia Half-Day Market Food & Coffee Ceremony Tours: $60
  • Layover Tour with National Museum & Mercato: $60

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi

Here are a few typical costs in Hanoi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Puppet Theater
    $1.58
  • The Hanoi Hilton Entrance
    $1.58
  • National History Museum
    $1.58
  • Puppet Theater Ticket
    $2.76

Tours and Activities in Hanoi

Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1 Day Dia Tang Phi Lai, Cay Thi Pagoda and Trang An Complex Tour: $122
  • 1 Day Luxury Arcady Cruise Tour from Hanoi by Express Limousine: $75
  • 2 Day Golden Bay Cruise Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $220
  • 2 Day Victory Cruise to Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $170
  • 2 Days and 1 Night Lan Ha Bay Adventure from Hanoi: $245
  • 2 days 1 Night Sapa Trekking Group Tour: $126
  • 2-day Explore Halong Bay in Caravella Cruise: $268
  • 2-day Gen Z Cruise Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $228
  • 5 Days Motorbike Tour in Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi: $265
  • Amazing Ha Giang Motorbike Tour 4Days 3Nights: $195
  • Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An and Eco Hang Mua Cave Heritage Day Tour: $53
  • Beautiful Female Riders Vespa Red River Countryside Tour 5 Hours: $65

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $3.01
    Hanoi $7.59

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:

  • Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $52
  • Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65

Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi

Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $55


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Hanoi, we can see that Hanoi is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Addis Ababa is in Africa 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 Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa 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 Hanoi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hanoi than you might in Addis Ababa.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Hanoi?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 93% larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa 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.