Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Hanoi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hanoi or Montevideo?
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 Montevideo 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 Montevideo?
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.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $48Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $48, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $64. 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 Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Montevideo? 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 Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.79Montevideo $7.38
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:
- Halong Bay: 3-Day 2-Night 4-Star Cruise with Transfer: $450
- Private Transfer to/from Sapa: $352
- Transfer to Sapa Private car: $300
- Luxury Halong Bay Cruise 2 Days-1 Night with 5 Star included transfer & pick up: $290
- 3-Day Halong Bay Cruise with Round-trip Transfer From Hanoi: $285
- 3-Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 5-Star Cruise & Transfer: $280
- 25 Minutes Scenic Halong Seaplane from Hanoi Transfer Expressway: $280
- Halong Bay Cruise 3D2N - Kayaking Explorer & Round-trip transfer from Hanoi: $280
- Private Sapa tour 3 days transfer from Hanoi by limousine overnight 3 star hotel: $264
- Hanoi Private Transfer from Hanoi (HAN) Airport to Vinh City: $258
- Halong Bay 2 Days - 1 Night with 5 Star Cruise included transfer & pick up: $254
- Overnight Halong Bay Cruise Including Transfer Service and Kayaking or Bamboo Boat Activities: $250
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo 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 $13Montevideo $14
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.38Montevideo $21
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 Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
- Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
- Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
- Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
- City tour Montevideo: $27
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
- Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
- Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
- Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.58Montevideo -
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Montevideo, we can see that Montevideo 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 Montevideo is in South America, 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 Montevideo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montevideo 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 Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Montevideo?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 13% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?
Montevideo 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 Montevideo in the Summer?
Both Montevideo 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 the summer, Hanoi is a little warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hanoi in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets more rain in July than Montevideoin January. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 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)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Montevideo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
In October, Hanoi is generally a little warmer than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 25°C (77°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hanoi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montevideoin April. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 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)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Montevideo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Montevideo. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hanoi is much warmer than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Hanoi usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyHanoi 17°C (63°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo 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 the spring, Hanoi is a little warmer than Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hanoi in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. In April, Hanoi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montevideoin October. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 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)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 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.