Hanoi is the least expensive destination for international travellers, according to the TripIndex Cities cost-comparison study released by travel booking site TripAdvisor.

Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi

The study showed that lunch for two in Hanoi is US$28, dinner $55, tours/activities $2, and hotels $79. The total average cost of a three-day summer trip for two comes to an average of $497.

Four cities in Southeast Asia on the Top 10 most affordable cities worldwide are Hanoi (first), Kuala Lumpur (fourth), Bangkok (fifth) and Bali (seventh).

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