Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Hanoi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Hanoi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Hanoi?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $163Hanoi $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $163, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $57. 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 Jerusalem and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $80Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $160Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Hanoi? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.39Hanoi $6.60
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.95
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Allaenby Bridge: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Amman with VIP Service: $175
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $95
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $83
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $88
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $85
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $186
- Private Transfer From Amman or Dead Sea To Petra and Wadi Rum: $85
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Airport: $145
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Herzlia: $247
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)$3.06
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.30
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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: $8.10
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- 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
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Hotel & Vice versa: $11
- Hanoi City Transfer to Noi Bai Airport & Vice Versa_Private Car: $11
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $68Hanoi $23
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.35
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Watermelon$5.02
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Lunch$15
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.35
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Bagels$10
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$7.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Mahane Yehuda Market Walking Food Tour in Jerusalem: $85
- Mahane Yehuda Market Guided Food Tour: $89
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Christmas Eve Jerusalem and Bethlehem with Dinner from Jerusalem: $180
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $237
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)$4.21
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Bowl of Pho$0.77
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.88
- Private Sapa Cooking Class With Ethnic Minorities Chef From Sapa: $1.88
- Private Hanoi Cycling Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By Bike: $1.88
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Cooking Class: Pho/Bun Cha/Banh Xeo...+Free Egg/Salt Coffee: $19
- Walking food tour & Train Street visit small group: $19
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with egg coffee making: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $23
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $11Hanoi $8.15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$42
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- Jerusalem’s Old City Walls: An Audio Tour Through Time and Faith: $9.99
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket: $11
- Jerusalem Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum Tour: $12
- In The Footsteps of Jesus - Self Guiding Tour: $13
- Classic Jerusalem Old City - Self Guiding Tour: $13
- Tram Tour of The Old City of Jerusalem: $30
- Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour: $39
- Old City Morning Tour: $39
- Old City Highlights Tour: $39
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Jerusalem Jewish Orthodox Neighborhood Walking Tour: $49
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$1.53
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.53
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National History Museum$1.53
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.68
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Cycling Private Tour By Cyclo: $1.81
- Sapa Herbal Incense Handicrafts Making Workshop Tour From Sapa: $1.88
- Ninh Binh Private Tour: Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Thung Nham Bird Park: $1.88
- Full-Day Mai Chau Valley Tour from Hanoi with Cycling, Culture: $1.88
- Ninh Binh Tràng An Boat Trip, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Mua Cave Tour: $1.88
- Hanoi Old Quarter City Sightseeing Walking Tour With Funny Guide: $1.88
- Hanoi City Private Tour With Street Food Experience & Aquarium: $1.88
- Hanoi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour With Coffee Train Street: $1.88
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: $1.88
- Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure with Easy Rider, Round-Trip Bus: $1.88
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Tour with Canoe, Kayaking, Titov Island: $1.88
- From Sapa Trek, Cat Cat Village & Fansipan Summit Tour: $1.88
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $20Hanoi $7.38
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$6.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Hanoi, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Hanoi is in Asia, 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Hanoi?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Hanoi, 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 Jerusalem or Hanoi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Hanoi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Hanoi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Hanoi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Hanoi. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Jerusalem is cooler than Hanoi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jerusalem in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Hanoi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Hanoi 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Hanoi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Hanoi. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hanoi throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Hanoi is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Hanoi. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in October than Hanoi. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Jerusalem is generally cooler than Hanoi. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 19°C (66°F), and Hanoi fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Hanoi 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Hanoi in the Winter?
Both Hanoi and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Hanoi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Hanoi. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Jerusalem is much colder than Hanoi in the winter. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Hanoi fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Hanoi 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Hanoi in the Spring?
Both Hanoi and Jerusalem during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hanoi year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Hanoi. May to September is the rainy season in Hanoi. Hanoi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in April than Hanoi. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Hanoi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Jerusalem is cooler than Hanoi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jerusalem in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Hanoi averages at about 24°C (75°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Hanoi 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Hanoi and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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