vs
Hanoiis 18% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (57/10) vs Canggu "Fair" (43/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Canggu
🇻🇳 Hanoi
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.5 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $53/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $46/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.42, dorms avg $11
★★★★★
Coffee $1.81, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.58, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $0.96, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
16 attractions
★★★★★
23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Canggu | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 | $12 cheaper | $3/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $31 | $28 cheaper | $3/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $57 | $54 cheaper | $3/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Canggu | 🇻🇳 Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.99 | $1.90 36% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.15 1% less | $13.35 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.58 | $0.96 63% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.42 | $1.81 25% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.27 21% less | $0.34 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩▼
Canggu
Indonesia
43
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $11/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelThe Soul House Bali (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels15
🇻🇳▼
Hanoi
Vietnam
57
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLake View Backpackers Hostel Rooftop Bar (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Canggu
🇻🇳 Hanoi
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
e-Visa (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Canggu & Hanoi
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Canggu
29°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 319mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug
🇻🇳 Hanoi
26°C
High
/
19°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 55mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Canggu
1. Jembatan Bok BuntungFree
2. Pare's CastleFree
3. Patung Macan Putih Desa BalongjerukFree
4. Patung MastripFree
5. Taman Kilisuci PareFree
🇻🇳 Hanoi
1. House number 48 Hang Ngang StreetFree
2. Bảo tàng Binh chủng Thông tin liên lạcFree
3. Cầu Mậu LươngFree
4. Di Tích Lịch Sử Chùa LángFree
5. Nguyen Art GalleryFree
Common Questions
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