Which place is cheaper, Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
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 Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHanoi $57Suzhou $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $57, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $127. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHanoi $25Suzhou $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHanoi $50Suzhou $78
Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Hanoi or Suzhou? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hanoi $6.54Suzhou $58
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 Taxi with Vietnam SIM Card & Internet: $6.90
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.00
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Private Hanoi Airport (HAN) Transfer to Hotel/Accommodation: $9.00
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Hanoi to Halong Bay Limousine Bus Transfer: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Private Car Ha Noi Airport Transfer : $12
- Hanoi Private Taxi Transfer Service: $13
- Private Transfer Between Hanoi Airport (han) And Hanoi City Center: $13
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $277
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services: $8.00
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $23Suzhou $57
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hanoi $8.07Suzhou $9.47
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:
- Hanoi Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.52
- Vietnam 7 Day 30GB Tourist SIM Rental: $4.66
- Hanoi Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Private Walking City Tour in Hanoi : $5.00
- Iconic Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
- (Evening) HANOI CUSTOMIZED Walking Tour: $5.00
- Hanoi Private Walking Tour with Egg Coffee Making Experience: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half Day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour Half Day : $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour : $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Half-day Private Walking Tour : $5.00
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Tiger Hill Ticket Booking: $14
- Lingering Garden Ticket Booking: $15
- Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket Booking: $18
- Huqiu Adult Tickets without Time Slots: $20
- Suzhou:Humble Administrator's Garden Ticket for Adult: $21
- Suzhou Brunch Guided Walking Tour: $55
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zen Culture and Garden Tour: $68
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $72
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- Shantang Street Shared Suzhou Walking Tour: $80
- Suzhou Private English Tour Guide Service: $91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHanoi $7.30Suzhou $6.50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hanoi and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hanoi or Suzhou?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Suzhou. When comparing the sizes of Hanoi and Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hanoi and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
In July, Hanoi is generally around the same temperature as Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 29°C (84°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Hanoi usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Hanoi gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHanoi 29°C (84°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hanoi as well as Suzhou. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hanoi is a little warmer than Suzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Hanoi averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Suzhou fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hanoi usually gets more rain in October than Suzhou. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHanoi 25°C (77°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Suzhou in the Winter?
Both Suzhou and Hanoi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Suzhou can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Hanoi is much warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Hanoi in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Suzhou averages at about 4°C (39°F).
In January, Hanoi usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Hanoi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHanoi 17°C (63°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Hanoi or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou and Hanoi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Hanoi is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Hanoi average around 24°C (75°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Hanoi. Hanoi usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Suzhou. Hanoi gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year. November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHanoi 24°C (75°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Hanoi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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