Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Manama?
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 Manama or Hanoi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Manama and Hanoi 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: Manama or Hanoi?
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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManama $189Hanoi $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Manama is $189, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $58. 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 Manama and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManama $66Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManama $132Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Manama and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Manama 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Manama Hotel Prices and Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manama $30Hanoi $6.68
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$1.16
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.10
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.39
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Short Taxi Ride$1.32
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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:
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- HAN Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center: $9.62
- Hanoi Hotels to Noi Bai Airport (Private Transfers): $11
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Hotel & Vice versa: $12
- Private Transfer from Hanoi Port to Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN): $13
- Ha Long Bay Full-Day Cruise with Lunch and Hanoi Transfer Option: $13
- HaNoi City to Noi Bai Airport transfer by private car: $13
- One Way Transfer From hotel to airport or vice versal: $13
- Ha Noi airport Arrival or Departure By Private car transfers: $13
- Hanoi Airport Transfer: $13
- Noi Bai airport to Ha Noi city transfer by private car: $13
- Private Airport See off Transfer from Hanoi to Hanoi Airport HAN: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Manama or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Manama 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 dayManama $97Hanoi $23
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)$4.26
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Bowl of Pho$0.77
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.00
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: $1.91
- Private Hanoi Cycling Sightseeing & Street Food Tour By Bike: $1.91
- Hanoi local street food tour: $20
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $21
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $23
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $23
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Old Quarter Food & Local Experiences: $23
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
- Best Hanoi Day Street Food Tour with Real Foodie Tastings: $24
- Hanoi Food Tours: $24
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour With Real Foodie & Egg Coffee: $25
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manama $34Hanoi $8.24
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$1.55
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.55
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National History Museum$1.55
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.71
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: $1.91
- Full-Day Mai Chau Valley Tour from Hanoi with Cycling, Culture: $1.91
- Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure with Easy Rider, Round-Trip Bus: $1.91
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Adventure: Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave: $1.91
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: $1.91
- Hanoi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour With Coffee Train Street: $1.91
- Sapa Herbal Incense Handicrafts Making Workshop Tour From Sapa: $1.91
- Hanoi City Cycling Tour: West Lake, Old Quarter & Cultural Sights: $1.91
- Sapa Cat Cat Village, Y Linh Ho Tour By Motorbike Or Walking: $1.91
- Hanoi Highlights & Shopping Shore Excursion Tour from Halong Port: $1.91
- Ninh Binh Tràng An Boat Trip, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Mua Cave Tour: $1.91
- Hanoi City Private Tour with Bat Trang Village, Water Puppet Show: $1.91
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManama $11Hanoi $7.46
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: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manama and Hanoi, we can see that Manama is more expensive. And not only is Hanoi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manama 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 Manama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manama 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 Manama Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manama or Hanoi?
Hanoi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Manama. When comparing the sizes of Manama 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.
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.