Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Luang Prabang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luang Prabang or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Adelaide, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Luang Prabang or Adelaide?
Luang Prabang
Southeast Asia is a region full of mystical wonders and cultural charm, but nowhere is as charming as the city of Luang Prabang. As the former capital of Laos, Luang Prabang was reopened to tourism in 1989. With that move the city experienced an upswing in revenue and was able to restore and rebuild the beautiful colonial mansions to serve as guesthouses and hotels for the new swarm of tourists.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos, The Best Adventure Tours to Laos, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $14Adelaide $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $14, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $109. 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 Luang Prabang and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.72Adelaide $65
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Adelaide $130
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Adelaide? 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: Luang Prabang Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $2.11Adelaide $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luang Prabang
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Luang Prabang are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$2.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luang Prabang
Also for Luang Prabang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tortola island to Tortola Cruise Port: $81
- Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Full-Day Private City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $490
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide Port: $252
- Adelaide Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Adelaide city: $252
- One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $246
- Adelaide Airport (ADL): Private Transfer to Adelaide hotels: $218
- Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer: $109
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Adelaide City to Airport ADL in Luxury Car: $106
- Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $92
- Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $66
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $62
- Adelaide Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Adelaide: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Luang Prabang 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 dayLuang Prabang $5.47Adelaide $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luang Prabang
For Luang Prabang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class: $44
- Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in: $44
- Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in: $47
- Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner: $50
- Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner: $51
- Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony: $51
- Laos Cooking Class in Luang Prabang: $55
- Cooking Class: $55
- Luang Prabang Evening food tour by Tuktuk: $56
- Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk: $57
- Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk : $58
- Full Day bamboo experience with cooking class & Kuang si waterfalls: $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $23
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $78
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $129
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $192
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $230
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.72Adelaide $13
Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Luang Prabang.
- 1 DAY Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves. Kuang Si Waterfalls . Local Villages: $48
- Bike to Kuangsi Waterfall and Cruise the Mekong River Back - Luang Prabang 1 day: $170
- Biking & Kayaking through Nam Khan River Valley - Luang Prabang full day tour: $73
- Dine and Cruise on Mekong River: $66
- Elephant keeper experience option waterfall day tour: $115
- From Guided Mountain Bike Tour with Lunch: $42
- Full Day Kuang Si Warerfalls & Rice Farming Experience in Living Land: $95
- Full Day Private Tour in Luang Prabang: $164
- Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise: $41
- Full-Day Luang Prabang Highlights Tour Including Kuangsi Waterfall: $85
- Full-Day Private Guided Pak Ou Caves & Ethnic Village Tour: $159
- Full-Day Private Tour in Luang Prabang with Vintage Jeep: $170
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $59
- 3-Day Yorkes Peninsula Coastal Wilderness Tour from Adelaide: $1,630
- 5-Day Flinders Ranges & Outback Eco Tour from Adelaide: $1,957
- 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $58
- A Taste of Rundle Mall Walking Tour: $48
- Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide: $98
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $121
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $45
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $52
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $111
- Adelaide Gaol Adults Ghost Tour & Investigation: $28
- Adelaide Hills Day Tour. Winery Cellar Doors: $165
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.82Adelaide $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Private Pinot Noir Wine Tasting & Platter in Adelaide Hills: $30
- River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $42
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $52
- McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $52
- Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $78
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $79
- The Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Lunch: $110
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $110
- Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $112
- Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $131
- Barossa Small Group Wine Tours - Local Guide: $131
- Adelaide Hills Full Day Wine Tour: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Luang Prabang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luang Prabang is in Asia and Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Luang Prabang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luang Prabang 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Luang Prabang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luang Prabang Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Adelaide, 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 Luang Prabang or Adelaide?
Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luang Prabang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Adelaide in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Adelaide. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round. Also, many travelers come to Adelaide for the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Adelaide in the summer. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F)in January.
Luang Prabang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Adelaidein January. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Adelaide 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Adelaide in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Adelaide. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Adelaide in the autumn for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Adelaide. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luang Prabang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Adelaide averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in October than Adelaidein April. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Adelaide 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Adelaide in the Winter?
Both Adelaide and Luang Prabang are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luang Prabang throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Adelaide for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Adelaidein July. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 21°C (70°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In January, Luang Prabang usually receives less rain than Adelaidein July. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Adelaide 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Adelaide in the Spring?
Both Adelaide and Luang Prabang during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luang Prabang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the beaches.
Luang Prabang is much warmer than Adelaide in the spring. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in April than Adelaidein October. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Adelaide 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Adelaide and Luang Prabang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.