Which place is cheaper, Hanoi or Yangon?
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 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 Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Yangon Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $70Hanoi $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $70, 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 Yangon and Hanoi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $31Hanoi $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $62Hanoi $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 $2.38Hanoi $6.64
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer: $27
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangon Airport (RGN) → Yangon Hotel: $36
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Transfer from or to Rangon International Airport YIA: $31
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $80
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $60
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer: $45
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)$3.08
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Local Bus Ride (for Two)$0.38
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Short Taxi Ride$1.31
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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
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Center and more: $8.00
- Hanoi Private Departure Transfer: City Center Hotel to Airport: $8.20
- 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 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
- Private car transfer from Hanoi Airport to Hotels: $12
- Noi Bai Airport transfer to Hanoi Hotel & Vice versa: $12
- Private Transfer from Hanoi Port to Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN): $13
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 $17Hanoi $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM): $65
- Cooking Class in Yangon,Myanmar: $67
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)$4.23
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Bowl of Pho$0.77
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Italian Dinner (for Food)$5.96
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: $1.90
- Private Hanoi Old Quarter Street Food Tour with Student Guide: $1.90
- (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR: $5.13
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Old Quarter Food & Local Experiences: $19
- Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $21
- Hanoi Street Food Tour: Hidden Local Eats & Full Meal Experience: $22
- Hanoi food tour-Local street food tour (food&guide included): $23
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $23
- Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Experience Guide & Real Foodie: $24
- Hanoi Food Tours: $24
- Hanoi Street Food Tour with Small Group and Expert Local Guide: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Hanoi $8.20
Tours and Activities in Yangon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:
- Yangon Cosmopolitan City Walking Tour: $22
- Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon: $33
- Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $35
- Yangon City Tour With English Speaking Driver: $40
- Discover Bagan Day Tour: $45
- Old Bagan Full Day Tour: $46
- Bagan Cultrue Tour: $50
- One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $52
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $53
- Yangon Bike & Bite Tour: $59
- Yangon Evening Street Food and Market Walking Tour: $61
- Must-see Highlights of Half-day Sightseeing Tour: $62
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$1.54
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The Hanoi Hilton Entrance$1.54
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National History Museum$1.54
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Puppet Theater Ticket$2.69
Tours and Activities in Hanoi
Here are a few actual costs in Hanoi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sapa Herbal Incense Handicrafts Making Workshop Tour From Sapa: $1.90
- Hanoi Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour With Coffee Train Street: $1.90
- Private Hanoi City Sightseeing Shore Excursion From Halong Port: $1.90
- Ninh Binh Tour: Trang An, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Bai Dinh Pagoda: $1.90
- From Sapa Trek, Cat Cat Village & Fansipan Summit Tour: $1.90
- 2-4 Day Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Tour with Easy Rider, Sleeper Bus: $1.90
- Hanoi Old Quarter Customized City Sightseeing Private Tour: $1.90
- Hanoi City Cycling Tour: West Lake, Old Quarter & Cultural Sights: $1.90
- Ha Giang Loop Motorbike Adventure with Easy Rider, Round-Trip Bus: $1.90
- 2-Day Ninh Binh Adventure: Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave: $1.90
- 2-Day Mai Chau & Pu Luong Tour with Trekking & Bamboo Rafting: $1.90
- Hanoi Highlights & Shopping Shore Excursion Tour from Halong Port: $1.90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Hanoi $7.42
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 Yangon and Hanoi, we can see that Yangon 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 Yangon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangon 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 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.