Which place is cheaper, Nha Trang or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Doha or Nha Trang?
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 Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang?
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.
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $200Nha Trang $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, while the average daily cost in Nha Trang is $39. 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 Nha Trang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Nha Trang $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Nha Trang $26
Compare Hotels in Doha and Nha Trang
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Nha Trang? 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 Nha Trang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Nha Trang $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Private Full Day City Sightseeing Tour with Transfer: $270
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $191
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city: $175
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $144
- Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- ONE WAY: Doha International Airport - Private Transfer From/to Hotels: $122
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $120
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $120
- Private Arrival Transfer - Al Khor: $120
- Private Sightseeing Tour in Doha with Roundtrip Transfer: $115
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $108
- Private Arrival Transfer to Sumaysimah: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.12
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Taxi From Airport$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Cau Da Port Luxury Nha Trang City Trip And Transfer: $85
- NHA TRANG : Cam Ranh Airport Private Transfer: $16
- Nha Trang - Private Airport transfers: $22
- Nha Trang 2 way Airport Transfer plus 1 day City Tour with Mud Bath: $128
- Nha Trang Airport CXR to Nha Trang - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Nha Trang Private Cam Ranh Airport transfer.: $23
- Nha Trang airport transfer : $9.00
- Nha Trang to Cam Ranh Riviera Beach Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Da Lat - Private Transfer: $84
- Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh - Private Transfer: $250
- Nha Trang to Hoi An - Private Transfer: $300
- Nha Trang to Hue - Private Transfer: $285
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Nha Trang?
Prices for flights to both Nha Trang 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 $61Nha Trang $15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island: $76
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- BBQ Dinner in the desert resort; Dune bashing & camel ride: $165
- Doha Private Full Day Desert Safari Lunch | Dinner Included: $190
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $197
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Full Day Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner: $234
- From Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $240
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour & Fresh Beer Tasting by Scooter: $62
- Nha Trang Cooking Class (visiting local market & countryside): $67
- Viet Garden Cooking Class (Countryside and Market tour): $68
- NhaTrang Private Sunset River Cruise for a nice dinner at a riverside restaurant: $82
- Countryside Private Cooking Class: $87
- Romantic Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise: $90
- Watching Stunning Sunset with Cocktail and Dinner on Luxury Cruise : $92
- Nha Trang River Cruises and Cooking Class Included Lunch: $95
- Day Cruise Or Sunset Dinner Cruise on The Sea: $100
- Cruise tour and dinner at luxurious Nha Trang Bay: $106
- Biking and Cooking in Rural Nha Trang: $120
- Sunset cocktail and dinner on the Emperor cruise on Nha Trang Bay: $137
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Nha Trang $9.51
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha City Tour And Dhow Boat Ride (Private Tour): $99
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
- (Private) Quickie to the Desert Safari Experience - Inland Sea Visit: $100
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Experience in Sealine Beach: $172
- 3-Hour Kayaking Eco Adventure - Mangrove Purple Island : $70
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: $74
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $72
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $70
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums: $100
- 8-Hour Private Cultural Tour: $288
- Arabian Sands Half-Day Adventure in Qatar: $140
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.28
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.80
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$18
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.40
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.99
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.99
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- VinWonders Entry Ticket with Optional Cable Car: $2.95
- Nha Trang : Combo Monkey Island with Orchids Island Ticket: $17
- Stand-up Paddleboard Sunset Tour: $19
- Snorkeling Tour at Coral Reef: $23
- Nha Trang Island Hopping Tour Snorkeling and Floating Party: $23
- Island Hopping Tour, Snorkeling & Floating Party: $24
- City tour by Cyclo: $25
- Hoi An Impression Theme Park and Memories Show Tickets: $25
- Nha Trang Snorkeling Tour-Vuongland Travel: $26
- Amazing Snorkeling at Mun Island ( Group Tour ): $29
- Nha Trang City Half-Day Tour: $29
- Nha Trang Half Day Highlight Private City Tour: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Nha Trang $19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Nha Trang, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Nha Trang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Nha Trang?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Nha Trang, 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.