Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Hue?
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 Hue or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hue and Gothenburg can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hue or Gothenburg?
Hue
Hue is a major city in central Vietnam and was historically the imperial capital. The city was the base for the imperial Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled from 1802 to 1945. During the Vietnam War the city faced many challenges. It was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During this time about 3,000 people were slaughtered for their political views, education level, or religious affiliation.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Vietnam, The Best Cultural Tours in Vietnam, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHue $56Gothenburg $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Hue is $56, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $145. 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 Hue and Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHue $22Gothenburg $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHue $44Gothenburg $92
Compare Hotels in Hue and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Hue or Gothenburg? 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: Hue Hotel Prices and Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hue $12Gothenburg $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hue
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hue:
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Cyclo$0.45
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Short Taxi Ride$0.83
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Taxi Ride to Tombs$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hue
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hue:
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass and Golden Bridge: $94
- Transfer from Hue to Hoi An by Motorbike: $67
- Transfer from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An via Bach Ma National Park: $81
- Transfer from Hue city to Phu Bai airport: $29
- Transfer from Hue airport to Hue city center or vice versa: $6.81
- Transfer between Hue Hotels and Hue Airport: $7.11
- Transfer Hue to Dn/Hoi An via Hai Van & Springs (or Vice Versa): $55
- Transfer Hue city to Da Nang by limousine: $19
- Roundtrip Transfer to Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge via Hai Van Pass from Hue City: $85
- Rental of a Scooter from Hue to Hoi An with Bag Transfer: $30
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer-Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $14
- Privated Hue Airport Transfer - Airport to Hotels or vice versa: $6.75
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $17
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $71
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $74
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $80
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $108
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $115
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $128
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $131
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $162
Is it cheaper to fly into Hue or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg and Hue 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 dayHue $25Gothenburg $76
Typical Food Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hue are as follows:
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River Night Market Dinner (for Two)$7.58
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Two Sugarcane Drinks$0.76
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Quick Lunch (for Two)$2.08
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)$4.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hue
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hue.
- Hue Food Tour by Walking or Cyclo or Motorbike with Driver: $21
- Hue Food Tour 5 Delicious Stops for Culinary Exploration: $25
- Walking Street Food tour in Hue: $26
- Hue Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu: $27
- Eat Like a Local with a Local Hue Food Tour : $30
- Hue Night Walking And Street Food Tour: $30
- Home Cooking Class and Dinner with Local Chef in Hue City: $31
- HUE : NIGHT WALKING AND STREET FOOD TOUR: $31
- Hue : Cooking Class with Local Family: $33
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
- Hue : Night Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hue $11Gothenburg $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hue
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Hue are as follows:
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Boat Ride$7.39
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$1.06
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Imperial Citadel Entrance$3.03
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Massage at Institute for the Blind$1.52
Tours and Activities in Hue
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hue are as follows:
- Bach Ma National Park Adventure Trekking Day Trip from Hue: $56
- Day Tour Adventure in Hue and Phong Nha : $200
- Hoi An Guided Bus Tour via 4 Stops from Hue with entry ticket : $18
- Hue City Full-Day Tour with Boat Trip on Perfume River and Lunch: $128
- Phong Nha and Paradise Caves 2 Day Adventure from Hue: $119
- 12 Hours Experience Different Hue: $179
- 13 Days Private Tour Highlights of Cambodia & Vietnam: $4,980
- 2 Day Nature Tour in Tam Giang Lagoon & Bach Ma National Park: $245
- 2-Day Scenic Adventure from Hue to Phong Nha and Paradise Caves: $129
- 2025 Journey to Paradise Cave — An Adventure's Paradise : $57
- 3,5-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide with Local Gifts: $28
- 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour: $23
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Self Guided Tour in Gothenburg: $3.57
- Eila's Time Travels: A Lycksele Family Walking Tour Game: $8.59
- Headless Horseman in Self-Guided Ghost Tour Game: $8.63
- Alfie Atkins Cultural Centre Admission Ticket: $15
- Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $16
- Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $16
- World of Volvo Exhibition Entry Ticket: $19
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $24
- Gothenburg Universeum Ticket - Aquarium, Science, Wildlife, Zoo: $25
- City Canal Sightseeing Cruise: $28
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $36
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHue $5.49Gothenburg $24
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hue
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hue:
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Beer$0.95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hue and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg is more expensive. And not only is Hue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hue is in Asia and Gothenburg is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Hue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hue 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg than you might in Hue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hue Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hue or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 76% larger than the population of Hue. When comparing the sizes of Hue and Gothenburg, 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.
When is the best time to visit Hue or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Hue experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hue or Gothenburg in the Summer?
Both Gothenburg and Hue during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Hue because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Hue is much warmer than Gothenburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 29°C (85°F) in July, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Hue. In the summer, Hue often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Gothenburg. Hue gets 242 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Hue usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Gothenburg. Hue gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year. March to August is the dry season in Hue. September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHue 29°C (85°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Hue or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hue and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Hue year-round.
In the autumn, Hue is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Hue in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 9°C (47°F).
Hue usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Hue gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Hue gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hue usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Hue gets 613 mm (24.1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Hue.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHue 25°C (78°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Hue or Gothenburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hue as well as Gothenburg. Hue attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Gothenburg can be very cold. In January, Hue is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Hue average around 22°C (71°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Hue often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Hue gets 136 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Hue receives a lot of rain in the winter. Hue usually gets more rain in January than Gothenburg. Hue gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, March to August in Hue is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHue 22°C (71°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Hue or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Hue are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Hue throughout the year.
Hue is much warmer than Gothenburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Hue averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Hue. Hue usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Hue gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Hue usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Hue gets 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHue 26°C (80°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Hue
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (85°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 331 mm (13 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 613 mm (24.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 24°C (76°F) | 376 mm (14.8 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 223 mm (8.8 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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