Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Hanoi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hanoi or Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $48Gothenburg $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $48, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $98. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Gothenburg $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Gothenburg $80
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.79Gothenburg $18
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$1.18
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.15
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.39
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Short Taxi Ride$1.34
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Wonderbay Luxury 1 Day Cruise from Hanoi with Expressway Transfer: $75
- Wonder Bay Cruise 1 Day Trip Transfer from Hanoi by Expressway: $80
- VIP LUXURY Sapa 2D1N -TRANSFER BY LUX LIMOUSINE CAR (Stay at 5* hotel): $189
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Ha Noi HTL-APT (HAN): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Ha Noi APT-HTL (HAN): $14
- Transfer between Hanoi and Sapa : $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 Sapa Tour 2D1N At 3 Star Hotel by sleeping BUS TRANSFER : $129
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Gothenburg Airport Transfers : Gothenburg to Airport GOT in Luxury Van: $153
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $111
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $176
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $120
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $509
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $13Gothenburg $38
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)$4.33
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Bowl of Pho$0.79
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Private Traditional Vietnamese Food Cooking Class in Hanoi : $5.00
- Hanoi free food tour - Old Quarter food walking tour: $5.00
- Street Food Tour (Group/Individual): $5.11
- (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
- Street Food Tour By Walking: $21
- Walking Street Food Tour Small Group with Local Guide: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $22
- Hanoi street food tour small group tour: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Mad Monkey Hoi An Cooking Class & Bamboo Boats: $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.38Gothenburg $16
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$1.57
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.57
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National History Museum$1.57
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.75
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 Oasis Bay Cruise Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $228
- 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
- Explore Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Ninh Binh in a Day Tour from Hanoi: $85
- From Halong Bay by Scenic Seaplane and Luxury Day Cruise: $230
- Full Day Tour To Trang An Complex & Bai Dinh Temple: $97
- Full Day Tour in Hanoi City: $35
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $37
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.58Gothenburg $21
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 Hanoi and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hanoi is in Asia and Gothenburg is in Europe, 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Hanoi Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Gothenburg?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Gothenburg. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Hanoi is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hanoi in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hanoi usually gets more rain in July than Gothenburg. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September in Hanoi is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
Both Gothenburg and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
In October, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 25°C (77°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In October, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Hanoi is November to April.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Hanoi during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Gothenburg can be very cold. Hanoi is much warmer than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Hanoi usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Gothenburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
In the spring, Hanoi is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hanoi in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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