Which place is cheaper, Buenos Aires, Argentina or Luang Prabang?
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 Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?
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.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires, federal capital of Argentina, also known as "The City of Tango", is best known for its energetic and unpredictable character. Like a restless child, Buenos Aires is a dynamic and modern city full of surprises. While its French-style palaces, rooftop restaurants, wide avenues and green plazas resemble European-style architecture, Buenos Aires preserves its musical, literary and culinary traditions. You can't miss dining in front of a Tango show, walking around the colourful streets of La Boca and visiting the renowned Recoleta Cemetery, designed by Argentina's most important architects and home to hundreds of illustrious corpses.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires.
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Luang Prabang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $17Buenos Aires, Argentina $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $17, while the average daily cost in Buenos Aires, Argentina is $57. 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.50Buenos Aires, Argentina $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Buenos Aires, Argentina $80
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina? 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $2.03Buenos Aires, Argentina $2.12
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$2.27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luang Prabang
Also for Luang Prabang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 3-Day Oudomxay Town Trip with Transfers: $580
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
- Luang Prabang 2 Day Slow Boat Transfer to Houay Xay: $69
- Luang Prabang 2 Days Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00
- Luang Prabang Private Transfers: Hotel -Railway Station - Airport: $9.60
- 2-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- 2D Transfer to Huay Xai by Slow Boat: $60
- Luang Prang 1 Day with Laos Railway Private Transfer: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- 8hr Buenos Aires City Tour and Airport Transfer Combo: $291
- Experience Estancia La Candelaria with transfer from Buenos Aires: $280
- Rojo Tango Show Including Private Transfers: $260
- Private City Tour & Transfer to the International Airport: $250
- Gaucho Day: Areco Town & Estancia with Private Transfer: $249
- Private Transfer Aeroparque J. Newbery Airport In Buenos Aires: $245
- Private Transfer Cruise Port In Buenos Aires: $233
- Executive Van Transfer: Ezeiza Airport (EZE) – Buenos Aires: $210
- Querandi Tango show Vip with private transfer: $210
- Personalized Airport Transfers in Buenos Aires: $200
- Buenos Aires Exp. Winery Gamboa Tasting and Lunch and Transfer: $192
- Transfer Airports-Cruise Port: $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Prices for flights to both Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 $9.10Buenos Aires, Argentina $7.65
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:
- Luang Prabang Local Market and Morning Food Tour with Drinks: $39
- Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class: $44
- Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in: $44
- Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Luangprabang: Dinner with Lao Traditional Dance Performance: $45
- Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Laos: Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Mekong Sunset Cruise & Lao Tasting Dinner: $49
- Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony: $51
- Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner: $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show with Optional Transfer and Dinner: $28
- Piazzolla Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $35
- Tango Show at Tango Porteño with Optional Dinner: $37
- Esquina Homero Manzi Tango Show Ticket Including Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $39
- BA: Premium Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $39
- Tango Porteño Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $40
- Madero Tango Dance Show with Dinner on Demand: $42
- BA: Premium Empanadas & Alfajores Cooking Experience in Palermo: $43
- Señor Tango Show with Optional Dinner in Buenos Aires: $45
- BA: Small-Group Empanadas Cooking Class in Palermo: $46
- Early Tango Dinner Show with Optional Traditional Bus Transfer: $46
- El Viejo Almacen Tango Show with Optional Dinner: $47
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.62Buenos Aires, Argentina $31
Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Luang Prabang.
- Luang Prabang to Train Station Shared Minivan Ticket Or Private: $5.00
- Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Waterfalls Shared Minivan Ticket: $8.00
- Farm Tour and Buffalo Buffet Adventure: $9.00
- Laos Buffalo Dairy Tours Interact, Learn and Taste Fresh Flavors: $14
- Audio-Guided City Tour in Electric Car: $14
- Laos–China Railway: Easy Train Tickets, No Queues, No Worries: $28
- Natural Soap Making Experience - Luang Prabang: $28
- Luang Prabang Half Day Tour with Mekong River Sunset Cruise: $29
- Laos Railway: Train Tickets Easily - Skip the Lines - No worries: $30
- Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour: $30
- Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise: $35
- Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River: $35
Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Here are a few actual costs in Buenos Aires, Argentina for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Único tour sobre la Historia del Tango (sin mitos): $60
- "SAILING TOUR: Tango and Choripan (typical Argentine food): $300
- 2 hrs. Walking Tour in San Telmo & Market: $13
- 3 hours Private La Boca Street Art Walking Tour: $160
- 5hs Small Group City Tour of Buenos Aires (Optional Street Food): $54
- @argentinahighlights City LGBTQ tour: $150
- Adventure in Parque de la Costa: $95
- Architectural tour of Buenos Aires: $35
- Argentine Asado by Maru. Private experience in Buenos Aires: $140
- Argentine Football Graffiti of Messi and Maradona Tour: $120
- Argentine Women Bike Tour: $45
- Argentinian Cocktail Experience in Palermo to Mix and Connect: $54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.75Buenos Aires, Argentina $9.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Also in Buenos Aires, Argentina, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Buenos Aires Full City Tour with Wine Tasting and Stops: $35
- Exclusive Malbec Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $42
- BA: Small Group Wine Tasting and Blending in Palermo: $54
- Wine tasting in OASIS Palermo: $55
- Wine Tasting at Encuentro Nativo a Historic Tenement in Caminito: $60
- Tango Lesson and Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires, Argentina: $65
- Wine Tasting in Palermo, City of Buenos Aires.: $65
- BA: Wine tour with 5 tasting stops in the heart of Palermo: $78
- Premium Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: $85
- Wine Tasting Boutique in Buenos Aires: $94
- Private argentinian wine tasting in downtown: $97
- Private Walking Tour & Argentine wine Tasting: $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Buenos Aires, Argentina, we can see that Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina is in South America, 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina has a larger population, and is about 280 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Buenos Aires, Argentina 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 Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Buenos Aires, Argentina. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luang Prabang in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 25°C (77°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the summer. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in July than Buenos Aires, Argentinain January. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Autumn?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Luang Prabang are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luang Prabang throughout the year.
In October, Luang Prabang is generally a little warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 26°C (79°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's quite rainy in Luang Prabang. In October, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain April. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Winter?
Both Buenos Aires, Argentina and Luang Prabang during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luang Prabang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Luang Prabang is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina in the winter. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Buenos Aires, Argentina fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
Luang Prabang usually gets less rain in January than Buenos Aires, Argentinain July. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Buenos Aires, Argentina in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round.
In the spring, Luang Prabang is much warmer than Buenos Aires, Argentina. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luang Prabang in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Buenos Aires, Argentina averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
Buenos Aires, Argentina receives a lot of rain in the spring. Luang Prabang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Luang Prabang usually receives less rain than Buenos Aires, Argentinain October. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Buenos Aires, Argentina receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Buenos Aires, Argentina 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Buenos Aires, Argentina 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) | 25°C (77°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
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