Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Yangon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangon or Hanoi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon 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: Yangon or Hanoi?
Yangon
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is the largest city and economic center for the nation of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. The city is a mix of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences, and is host to beautiful 19th-century colonial architecture as well as modern skyscrapers. The people of Yangon mainly follow the Buddhist religion and it is common to see monks wandering along the busy streets amidst gilded temples.
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 Tours for Seniors to Vietnam, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $40Hanoi $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $40, while the average daily cost in Hanoi is $49. 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 Yangon and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $20Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $40Hanoi $50
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Hanoi
Looking for a hotel in Yangon 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: Hanoi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $1.54Hanoi $7.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $8.54
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
- One Way Yangon Hotel to Airport Transfer with Airport Lounge access: $52
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $40
- Yangon Airport (RGN): Private Transfer to/from Yangon City: $41
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $20
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $27
- Private Hotel Transfers to or from YIA Airport: $27
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$1.22
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Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)$3.25
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.41
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Short Taxi Ride$1.38
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Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)$0.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:
- Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to your Hotel: $5.90
- Airport Transfer Service Private Car: $6.51
- Hanoi Private Transfer Taxi with Vietnam SIM Card & Internet: $6.90
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.00
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Noi Bai International Airport Private Transfer: $8.40
- Noi Bai Airport Transfer Service: $8.54
- Hanoi Airport Departure Shared Transfer: $10
- Bus Transfer Hanoi to Halong Bay and Vice Versa : $11
- Hanoi to Halong Bay Limousine Bus Transfer: $11
- Private Noi Bai International Airport Transfer: $11
- Private car transfer from Hanoi Airport to Hotels: $12
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Hanoi?
Prices for flights to both Hanoi and Yangon 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 dayYangon $6.28Hanoi $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- Yangon Evening Food Tour and trishaw ride: $26
- Yangon morning food tour with train ride : $27
- Yangon Street Food Tours: $28
- Cooking Myanmar Food and Explore Dala: $46
- Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM): $65
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)$12
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$4.47
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Bowl of Pho$0.81
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$6.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hanoi.
- No Diet: Premium Hanoi Old Quarter Food Tour & Train Street: $0.04
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: $5.00
- Private Traditional Vietnamese Food Cooking Class in Hanoi : $5.00
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
- Street Food Tour (Group/Individual): $5.25
- Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $15
- Street Food Tour with Train Street and Old Quarter: $16
- Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $18
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $18
- Best Hanoi Food Tour Visit Train Street Add Old Quarter: $18
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $20
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $20
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Hanoi $8.66
Tours and Activities in Yangon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:
- Bus Ticket ( Yangon - Mandalay): $21
- Walk and Ride Yangon Foodie Tour: $25
- Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $25
- Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon: $33
- Yangon Full Day City Tour: $38
- Yangon Group Street Food & Walking Tour: $40
- Half-Day Thanlyin Tour in Yangon: $40
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
- One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $45
- Discover Bagan Day Tour : $45
- Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.: $46
- Small Group: 6-Hour Yangon Highlights CityWalk Join-In Guided Tour: $46
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$1.63
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.63
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National History Museum$1.63
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.84
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bus Ticket Cat Ba - Hanoi ( Bus+ Ferry ) - Best Selling: $0.02
- Hanoi Vegan Street Food & Train Street Tour: $0.03
- Hanoi City Walking Tour with Hidden Gems and Train Street: $0.03
- Skip the line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Entrance Tickets: $4.00
- Hanoi Old Quarter Private Daily Street Food Experience: $5.00
- Half Day Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour: $5.00
- Private Walking City Tour in Hanoi : $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Hanoi $7.83
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
- Hanoi Beer and Brewery Tour: $48
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Hanoi, we can see that Hanoi is more expensive. And not only is Yangon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yangon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangon 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 Hanoi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hanoi than you might in Yangon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangon Expensive? and Is Hanoi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Hanoi?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Hanoi. When comparing the sizes of Yangon 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.