Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Nadi (Port Denarau) $200
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $200. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Nadi (Port Denarau) $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Nadi (Port Denarau) $214
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.57Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.88
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)$3.05
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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:
- Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $7.40
- Private Transfer: Hanoi Airport - Sapa - Halong - Ninh Binh: $7.90
- Hanoi Airport One Way Private Transfer HAN to Hanoi City Center: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.02
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Budget Shared Transfer Noi Bai Airport HAN to Hanoi Hotels: $9.99
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Hotel & Vice versa: $10
- Hanoi City Transfer to Noi Bai Airport & Vice Versa_Private Car: $10
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Hanoi Private Transfer: Hanoi Airport - City - Halong - Ninh Binh: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa: $11
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport and Hanoi Center: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- 100% CFC APPROVED PRIVATE Transfer - Denarau to Nadi & Coral Coast Hotels: $113
- Arrival Shared Transfer : Airport to Hotel: $37
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Naviti Resort: $45
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Shangri-La Fijian Resort: $37
- CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst: $137
- CFC APPROVED Private Departure Transfer - Fiji Marriott Resort, to Nadi Airport: $30
- CFC APPROVED Private Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to All Maui Bay Properties: $71
- CFC Approved Private Airport Transfer - Nadi Airport to Denarau: $30
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Doubletree Resort: $23
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Fiji Marriott Resort: $28
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Maui Bay Properties: $44
- CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Outrigger & Bedarra Inn: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 $23Nadi (Port Denarau) $70
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)$4.19
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Bowl of Pho$0.76
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.90
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: $1.87
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.87
- Private Sapa Cooking Class With Ethnic Minorities Chef From Sapa: $1.87
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $19
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $22
- Hanoi Food Tour: Hidden Alleys, Tram Exhibit & Coffee Brewing: $22
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Capt Cook Cruises Super Saver Combo: Day Sail + Dinner Cruise: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.11Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
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$2.66
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- From Sapa Trek, Cat Cat Village & Fansipan Summit Tour: $1.87
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Adventure: Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Sightseeing Tour by Traditional Cyclo Rickshaw: $1.87
- Ninh Binh Private Tour: Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Thung Nham Bird Park: $1.87
- Hanoi Highlights: History, Heritage & Egg Coffee Experience Tour: $1.87
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Tour: Cuc Phuong, Van Long, Bai Dinh, Trang An: $1.87
- 2-4 Day Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider, Sleeper Bus: $1.87
- Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay Cruise 2 Day Tour: National Park, Cave: $1.87
- Hanoi Highlights & Shopping Shore Excursion Tour from Halong Port: $1.87
- Hanoi Old Quarter Customized City Sightseeing Private Tour: $1.87
- Hanoi City Cycling Tour: West Lake, Old Quarter & Cultural Sights: $1.87
- Private Hanoi City Sightseeing Shore Excursion From Halong Port: $1.87
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $46
- Kava Factory Tour and Flavored Kava Tasting Experience: $55
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $59
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $73
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $74
- Nadi Sightseeing & Mud Pool Tour: $77
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $79
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $79
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $80
- Nadi Heritage Tour: $82
- Cultural Night Tour: $85
- Nadi Sightseeing Include Viseisei Village, Market, Garden& Temple: $87
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.34Nadi (Port Denarau) $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi
Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Hanoi Night Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Free Shots: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.