Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Hanoi?
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 Hanoi or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hanoi and Cordoba 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: Hanoi or Cordoba?
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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam, The Best 3-Week Tours in Argentina, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Cordoba $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $61. 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 Hanoi and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Cordoba $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Cordoba $98
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Cordoba? 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: Hanoi Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.54Cordoba $2.86
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)$3.03
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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:
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Cao Bang: $290
- Top-Rated Luxury Halong Bay 2-Day Cruise Including Hanoi Transfer: $285
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Vinh City: $281
- 25 Minutes Scenic Halong Seaplane from Hanoi Transfer Expressway: $280
- Halong Bay Cruise 3D2N - Kayaking Explorer & Round-trip transfer from Hanoi: $280
- Aspira Luxury Cruise Halong Bay & Lan Ha Bay – 2D1N with Transfer: $269
- Private Transfer by Dcar Limousine Ha Noi from to Sapa : $269
- Private Sapa tour 3 days transfer from Hanoi by limousine overnight 3 star hotel: $264
- Luxury 2D1N Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay Cruise with 2-Way Transfer : $259
- 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
- Halong Bay Sightseeing With Seaplane Tour Transfer From Hanoi: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Hanoi 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 dayHanoi $23Cordoba $6.62
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)$4.17
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.88
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
- Hanoi Old Quarter Cooking Class Tour With Local Market Shopping : $9.71
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Local Delicacies (3 Hours): $24
- Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
- Hanoi Food Tours: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.07Cordoba $17
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$2.65
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Day Private Guided Tour in Pu Luong Nature Hanoi: $169
- 2 Days Hanoi City Bus Tour Experience: $239
- 2-Day Ta Chi Nhu Mountain Hiking Experience: $228
- 2-day Explore Halong Bay in Caravella Cruise: $268
- 3D2N Cao Bang Ba Be Lake Experience: $190
- 3D2N Sapa Bac Ha Shared Tour: $245
- 4 Days 3 Nights Ha Giang Loop Tour from Hanoi by Sleeper Bus: $235
- 5 Days Motorbike Tour in Ha Giang Loop From Hanoi: $265
- All-Inclusive 2D/1N 5star Cruises: Meals-Kayak-Cave-Accommodation : $175
- Ambassador Day Cruise: Discover The Beauty of Halong Bay: $101
- Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An and Eco Hang Mua Cave Heritage Day Tour: $53
- Beautiful Female Riders Vespa Red River Countryside Tour 5 Hours: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Cordoba $6.96
When comparing the travel costs between Hanoi and Cordoba, we can see that Cordoba 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 Hanoi is in Asia and Cordoba is in South America, 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 Hanoi Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Cordoba?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 0% larger than the population of Cordoba. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Cordoba, 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 Hanoi or Cordoba?
Cordoba 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 Hanoi or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Hanoi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Cordobain January. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 29°C (84°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in July than Cordobain January. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryHanoi 29°C (84°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
Hanoi is much warmer than Cordoba in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in April.
Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to April in Hanoi is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilHanoi 25°C (77°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Cordoba. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Hanoi is much colder than Cordoba. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hanoi in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Cordoba averages at about 27°C (81°F)in July.
Hanoi usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Cordobain July. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHanoi 17°C (63°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
In April, Hanoi is generally a little warmer than Cordobain October. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 24°C (75°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In April, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Cordobain October. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Hanoi is November to April. The rainy season in Hanoi is May to September.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberHanoi 24°C (75°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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.