Planned spending in Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and will be your entourage point to visit the north of the country and the Baie d’Halong. You will probably stay in the old neighborhood of Hanoi which is also the most fun and lively of the city. Your on-site budget will not be high, all being very accessible. Hanoi is part of Cheapest cities in Asia ! Whether for housing or food, nothing is really very expensive. Is the cost of living in Hanoi high?
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The cost of living in Hanoi is not high, as is the cost of living in Vietnam. It is an ideal country for backpackers and travellers who want to visit it. A week in the capital will cost you between 100 and 180€ all inclusive according to your life train (only 300-350€ if you stay in high-end hotels and go to chic restaurants). What to take into account is the budget for your flight from France. The price of a plane ticket back to Paris Hanoi is quite high, but it is possible for you to find a flight less than 500€ A/R depending on the season. To find the best flight ticket, see prices on Skyscanner . Don’t forget the price of Vietnamese Visa which is not given.
What budget to stay in Hanoi?
Know it right now, staying in Hanoi will not be difficult and especially cheap. You can afford a double room in a 3-star hotel easily. Dorms in youth hostels may not be your cup of tea... By checking the prices below (price per person per night), you will understand that your housing will be minimal. If you stay for several nights, negotiate the price down to make even more savings.
Youth Hostel : from 7-10€ per night
Hotel ** : from 8-12€ per night
Hotel *** : from 12-20€ per night
Hotel **** : from 25-35€ per night
Hotel ***** : from 45-70€ per night
Consider following the offers in advance to get the best price according to the period.
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What budget to eat in Hanoi?
In Hanoi you can eat in the street, in the markets, and in the friendly restaurants of the old center. On average a full meal enters + dish + dessert + coffee will not exceed 5 to 7€. Enjoy Vietnamese specialties and eat at your hunger without leaving any fortunes.
Prices for food in Hanoi :
Street Food (soupe Pho, nems, etc...) : 0.50 to 2€
Very economical restaurant : 1,50€ to 3€
Fast Food : 2,80€
Economic restaurant : 3 to 7€
Standard restaurant : 8-15€ about
Chic restaurant : 20-25€ about
Some price ideas in Hanoi
Single public transport ticket : €0.20 (better visit the city on foot).
Coca Canette : €0.40 (in store)
Beer (pinte) : €0.70
Cigarette package : 0,90€
Taxi (1 km) : 0,40€
Race in cyclo-pousse (tuk-tuk) : 30 000 – 50 000 VND (vietnam dongs) about 10 minutes (or 1€ – 1,80€).
A Cà Phê in a Café or a street bar : 0,80€ - 1,5€
Go back with cruise on Halong Bay in the day : between 15€ and 25€ depending on the travel agency.
Price from or to the airport with the Vietnam Airlines shuttle (arrival/department to Quang Trung) : 32 000 VND (1,10€)
The travel to Hanoi is, you will have noticed, very low as in the whole country and even in South-East Asia. A stay in Hanoi a few days or even a long period (for expatriates) will only be very cheap. Know that you can calculate more precisely your on-site travel budget using our budget calculation tool .
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