vs
Gili Islandsis 10% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (58/10) vs Hanoi "Good Deal" (57/10). Dorms avg $9/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
🇻🇳 Hanoi
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
17 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $36/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $46/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $9
★★★★★
Coffee $1.81, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.54, 17 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $0.96, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
27 attractions
★★★★★
23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Gili Islands | 🇻🇳 Hanoi | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $11 cheaper | $12 | $1/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $21 cheaper | $28 | $7/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $40 cheaper | $54 | $14/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Gili Islands | 🇻🇳 Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.06 44% less | $1.90 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $5.40 60% less | $13.35 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.54 | $0.96 62% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.80 1% less | $1.81 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.60 | $0.34 43% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩▼
Gili Islands
Indonesia
58
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Gili Trawangan (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels17
🇻🇳▼
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
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
🇻🇳 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 Gili Islands & Hanoi
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
29°C
High
/
25°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 196mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇻🇳 Hanoi
26°C
High
/
19°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 55mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
1. BunkerFree
2. Gili Meno Taman Burung - Bird ParkFree
3. Gili Meno TurtlesFree
4. HalikFree
5. MALIMBU 2Free
🇻🇳 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
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