Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Doha?
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 Doha 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 Doha 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: Doha or Hanoi?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Hanoi $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, 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 Doha and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Doha and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Hanoi $6.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $128
- Arrival Transfer to West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $20
- Departure Transfer From West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $20
- Departure Transfer from Lusail: $27
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $128
- Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers: $55
- Doha Arabian Horse Riding Adventure in the Desert with Transfer: $135
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $39
- Doha Private Airport Transfer: $99
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$1.14
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.04
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.29
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- 1 Day Halong Bay Tour on Alova Cruise with Transfer & Lunch: $63
- 1 Day Halong Cruise Tour with Transfer and early return to Hanoi: $41
- 1 Day Tour to Halong Bay Cruise from 3 - 5 star Cruise & Transfer: $32
- 2 Days 1 night Ba Be Lake BEST ADVENTURE: transfer,homestay,boat,kayak,swim,cave: $153
- 2 Days Halong Bay With Budget Cruise - Including Transfer From Hanoi: $148
- 2-Day Adenture Pu Luong Motorbike Tour with Transfer from HANOI: $125
- 2-Day Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Tour With Transfer - Best Seller: $120
- 2-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay With Transfer: $190
- 2-Day In Halong Bay Cruise With Transfer From Hanoi: $200
- 2-Day Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay With Transfer, Meals, Guide: $210
- 25 Minutes Scenic Halong Seaplane from Hanoi Transfer Expressway: $280
- 3-Day Pu Luong Jungle Ride Motorbike Tour Transfer from Hanoi: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Hanoi $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Live BBQ Buffet and Hotel Transfer: $23
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $32
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Doha Evening Dhow Cruise with Dinner Option: $39
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Qatar: Desert Dune Bashing with lunch/dinner in Desert Beach Camp: $55
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $65
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Full Day Desert Safari with Inland Sea Visit and Buffet Dinner: $150
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- Full Day Desert Safari in Qatar with Lunch/Dinner by sea side: $159
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $160
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)$4.18
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Private Sapa Cooking Class With Ethnic Minorities Chef From Sapa: $1.87
- Private Hanoi Cycling Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By Bike: $1.87
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.87
- Best Hanoi Food Tour 7 Different Food Tasting Visit Train Street: $5.00
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $19
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $21
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Hanoi $8.10
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
- National Museum Ticket at Qatar: $23
- Doha Desert Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour: $28
- Qatar Desert Safari Adventure Experience .: $28
- Top Doha Night City Tour Including Souq Waqif , Lusail And Katara: $30
- Doha Private City Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $30
- Explore Doha Souq Waqif Katara Cultural Village Pearl Island Tour: $30
- Doha Sightseeing Tour with Optional Sunset Dhow Cruise: $34
- Explore Heart of Qatar Doha City Tour with Professional Guide: $35
- Guided City Tour with Traditional Dhow Cruise Skyline: $35
- Qatar Desert Safari: Dune Bashing & Inland Sea (Shared Tour): $37
- Arabian Dhow Cruise in Doha with Sunset and Skyline Views: $37
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$1.52
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.52
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National History Museum$1.52
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.66
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Cycling Private Tour By Cyclo: $1.79
- Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Walking Tour With Funny Guide: $1.87
- Sapa Motorbike Tour: O Quy HO Pass, Waterfall, Cat Cat Village: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Customized City Sightseeing Private Tour: $1.87
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Tour: Cuc Phuong, Van Long, Bai Dinh, Trang An: $1.87
- Hanoi City Cycling Tour: West Lake, Old Quarter & Cultural Sights: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Sightseeing Tour by Traditional Cyclo Rickshaw: $1.87
- Hanoi City Private Tour with Bat Trang Village, Water Puppet Show: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Shore Excursion from Halong Port Full-Day Tour: $1.87
- Sapa Motorbike Tour: Cat Cat Village, O Quy Ho Pass, Waterfall: $1.87
- Hanoi City Sightseeing Tour: Train Street, Incense Village: $1.87
- Hanoi Highlights: History, Heritage & Egg Coffee Experience Tour: $1.87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Hanoi $7.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Night Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Free Shots: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Hanoi, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Hanoi?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.