Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Hanoi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Hanoi can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Hanoi?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
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 Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $53Hanoi $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $53, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $57. 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 Belgrade and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $31Hanoi $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $62Hanoi $48
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.70Hanoi $6.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $41
- Airport transfer between Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Novi Sad: $111
- Belgrade Airport Transfers to/from any Destination: $65
- Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $101
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $51
- Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $49
- Belgrade airport transfer (by car): $51
- Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $51
- Airport Transfer to a city location: $45
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $5.01
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $67
- Private Airport Transfer: $101
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$1.16
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.10
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.39
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Short Taxi Ride$1.32
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Hanoi Private Transfer Taxi with Vietnam SIM Card & Internet: $6.90
- From Ha Noi: Convenient bus transfer to explore Ninh Binh: $6.92
- Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $7.40
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.00
- Hanoi City Center to Noi Bai Airport - Private Transfer: $8.43
- Private Hanoi Airport (HAN) Transfer to Hotel/Accommodation: $9.00
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Private Noi Bai International Airport Transfer: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Hanoi to Halong Bay Limousine Bus Transfer: $11
- Noi Bai Airport With Private Transfer: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $16Hanoi $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $80
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $82
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $112
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $181
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)$11
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.27
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Bowl of Pho$0.78
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.01
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Best Hanoi Food Tour 8 Different Food Tasting Visit Train Street: $5.00
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Street Food Tour with Train Street and Old Quarter: $16
- Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $17
- Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- 7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.60Hanoi $8.26
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.18
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.53
- Red Star Football Club Museum Ticket: $7.95
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $13
- Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
- Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $15
- Downtown Belgrade Smartphone App Self Guided GPS Tour: $15
- Bus tickets from airport to city centre: $16
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $17
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $17
- Red Star Football Club Stadium Tour Ticket: $28
- Belgrade walking tour 11:00 or 17:30: $28
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$1.55
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.55
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National History Museum$1.55
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.71
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
- Self-Guided Audio Tour in Hanoi: $2.00
- Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Hanoi $7.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $24
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $24
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $56
- The Original Belgrade Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer: $65
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $85
- Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $88
- Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $113
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $118
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $163
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $212
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: $47
- Old Quarter Pub Crawl with Drinks and Guide: $50
When comparing the travel costs between Belgrade and Hanoi, we can see that Hanoi is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Belgrade is in Europe and Hanoi is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Hanoi?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 12% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Hanoi?
Belgrade has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hanoi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Belgrade or Hanoi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Hanoi. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Belgrade is generally cooler than Hanoi. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Hanoi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Hanoi 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Hanoi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Hanoi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Belgrade is much colder than Hanoi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Hanoi fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite rainy in Hanoi. Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Hanoi. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Hanoi 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Hanoi in the Winter?
Both Hanoi and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Hanoi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Hanoi averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Hanoi. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Hanoi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Hanoi in the Spring?
Both Hanoi and Belgrade during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
In April, Belgrade is generally much colder than Hanoi. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Hanoi fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Hanoi. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Hanoi 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Hanoi and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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