Which place is cheaper, Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru?
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 Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru?
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.
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Southern Malaysia. Though it is largely industrial and does not typically cater to tourists, especially compared to the grandeur of neighboring Singapore, the city does have some opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Luxury Tours to Malaysia, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $58Johor Bahru $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $58, while the average daily cost in Johor Bahru is $66. 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 Johor Bahru in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Johor Bahru $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Johor Bahru $82
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Johor Bahru
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Johor Bahru? 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 Johor Bahru Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.64Johor Bahru $13
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$1.15
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.08
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.31
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $7.40
- Private Transfer: Hanoi Airport - Sapa - Halong - Ninh Binh: $7.90
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.13
- HAN Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $9.62
- Budget Shared Transfer Noi Bai Airport HAN to Hanoi Hotels: $9.99
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Hanoi Private Transfer: Hanoi Airport - City - Halong - Ninh Binh: $11
- Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport Private Transfer: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa: $11
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport and Hanoi Center: $12
- Private car transfer from Hanoi Airport to Hotels: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johor Bahru
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johor Bahru:
- °Sit Back & Relax - JB to Malacca MPV Transfer: $240
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Genting Highlands Transfer [Car]: $251
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Malacca Transfer [Car]: $160
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Penang Island Transfer [Van]: $157
- Johor Bahru City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur City Hotels One-way Transfer: $105
- Johor Bahru City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $105
- LEGOLAND Malaysia Admission Ticket with Return Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $188
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $105
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $105
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport One-way Transfer: $105
- Malaysia：Senai International Airport（JHB）One-Way Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer : Johor Bharu (JB) to Kuala Lumpur (KL): $136
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Johor Bahru?
Prices for flights to both Johor Bahru 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 $23Johor Bahru $16
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)$4.23
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Bowl of Pho$0.77
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Private Hanoi Cycling Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By Bike: $1.90
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.90
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Old Quarter Food & Local Experiences: $19
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $21
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $23
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.20Johor Bahru $8.04
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$1.54
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.54
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National History Museum$1.54
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.69
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Old Quarter Customized City Sightseeing Private Tour: $1.90
- Hanoi City Private Tour With Street Food Experience & Aquarium: $1.90
- Sapa Motorbike Tour: Cat Cat Village, O Quy Ho Pass, Waterfall: $1.90
- Hanoi City Private Tour with Bat Trang Village, Water Puppet Show: $1.90
- Hanoi City Sightseeing Tour: Train Street, Incense Village: $1.90
- Ninh Binh Tour: Trang An, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Bai Dinh Pagoda: $1.90
- From Sapa Trek, Cat Cat Village & Fansipan Summit Tour: $1.90
- Hanoi Highlights & Shopping Shore Excursion Tour from Halong Port: $1.90
- Private Hanoi City Sightseeing Shore Excursion From Halong Port: $1.90
- Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure with Easy Rider, Round-Trip Bus: $1.90
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Adventure: Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave: $1.90
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: $1.90
Tours and Activities in Johor Bahru
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johor Bahru are as follows:
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $6.53
- Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $11
- Wings of Time Admission Ticket: $14
- Seletar Indigenous & Fish Farm Tour: $17
- Singapore: Wings of Time Show Entry Ticket: $17
- Malaysia: Johor Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Entry Ticket: $18
- Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony Tickets: $19
- Adventure Waterpark Ticket Desaru Coast: $19
- DaVinci & The Wheel of Time - Cinematic Walkthrough VR Experience: $19
- Johor: LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Entry Ticket: $21
- Singapore Sentosa Cable Car Sky Pass E-Tickets: $21
- Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony Tickets: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.42Johor Bahru $5.25
When comparing the travel costs between Hanoi and Johor Bahru, we can see that Johor Bahru 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. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hanoi Expensive? and Is Johor Bahru Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Johor Bahru?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Johor Bahru. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Johor Bahru, 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.