Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Hanoi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Hanoi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Hanoi?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
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 Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Hanoi $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, 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 Amman and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Amman and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Amman 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Hanoi $6.89
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $20
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Dead Sea Transfer: $110
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:
- Wonder Bay Cruise 1 Day Trip Transfer from Hanoi by Expressway: $80
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Ha Noi HTL-APT (HAN): $14
- Transfer Hanoi to Halong Super Limousine Morning Bus: $33
- The Best Sapa Tour 2D1N Stay At 3* Hotel -Transfer by Sleep BUS : $159
- The Best 2D1N HALONG BAY- All Inclusive,Overnight on Boat By Expressway Transfer: $125
- Symphony Cruise- Luxury Day Trip From Hanoi With Express Transfer: $105
- Small Group Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Tour with Limousine Transfer : $45
- Small Group Halong Islands, Cave, Kayak. Seafood Lunch. EXPRESSWAY Transfer: $67
- Sea Octopus - Luxury Halong Cruise From Hanoi Roundtrip Transfer: $105
- Sapa Trekking 2 Days 1 Night Transfer By Sleeper Bus: $90
- Sapa Tour 2 Days from Hanoi by Luxury Limousine Transfer: $122
- Sapa Tour 2 Days 1 Night (3 STAR HOTEL+TRANSFER BY LIMOUSINE CAR): $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Amman 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 dayAmman $34Hanoi $13
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
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.Amman $32Hanoi $8.51
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Half Day Tour: Jerash From Amman.: $52
- Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours : $53
- From Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour: $53
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:
- 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 Private Guided Tour in Pu Luong Nature Hanoi: $169
- 4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour from Hanoi by Sleeper Bus: $235
- 4 Hours and 30 Minutes Historical Hanoi Army Jeep Tour: $58
- 5 Days Motorbike Tour in Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi: $265
- Beautiful Female Riders Vespa Red River Countryside Tour 5 Hours: $65
- From Halong Bay by Scenic Seaplane and Luxury Day Cruise: $230
- Full Day Tour in Hanoi City: $35
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Day Tour-Cave, Kayaking,Ti top island & Lunch: $41
- Ha Noi Private city tour and water puppet private tour: $59
- Ha Noi private city tour full day and cyclo: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Hanoi $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 Amman and Hanoi, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman 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 Amman Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Hanoi?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman 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 Amman or Hanoi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Hanoi in the Summer?
Both Hanoi and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Hanoi. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Amman is cooler than Hanoi in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Hanoi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Hanoi 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hanoi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Hanoi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Hanoi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Hanoi averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Hanoi 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hanoi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Hanoi. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Hanoi. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Hanoi. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Hanoi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Hanoi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Amman or Hanoi in the Spring?
Both Hanoi and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Hanoi is November to April. The rainy season in Hanoi is May to September. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Amman is cooler than Hanoi in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Hanoi fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Hanoi 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Hanoi and Amman
| Amman | Hanoi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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