Which place is cheaper, Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
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 in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $17Lisbon $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $17, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $194. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.50Lisbon $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Lisbon $146
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $2.03Lisbon $29
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:
- Luang Prang 1 Day with Laos Railway Private Transfer: $180
- 2D Transfer to Huay Xai by Slow Boat: $60
- 2-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- Luang Prabang Private Transfers: Hotel -Railway Station - Airport: $9.60
- Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00
- Luang Prabang 2 Days Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- Luang Prabang 2 Day Slow Boat Transfer to Houay Xay: $70
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
- From 3-Day Oudomxay Town Trip with Transfers: $580
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$7.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon - Coimbra, Private Transfer & up to 3 Cities visits: $640
- Private Transfer From Algarve To Lisbon By 8 Seats Minibus: $528
- Private Car Transfer from Lisbon to Braga with 2 hours for sightseeing: $298
- Lisbon to Porto Private Transfer With Sightseeing Stops: $292
- Transfer to Algarve from Lisbon: $292
- Private Luxury Transfer Sintra and Cascais from Lisbon: $292
- Transfer Lisbon to Porto with a visit to Óbidos and Nazaré - Private: $292
- Transfer to Elvas from Lisbon: $289
- Private transfer from Lisbon to Lagos with 2 hours sightseeing: $286
- Horse Riding on the Beach with private transfer from Lisbon: $282
- Transfer to Fátima from Lisbon: $281
- Transfers from/to Lisbon Airport to: Fátima / Nazaré / Alcobaça..: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $9.10Lisbon $85
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
- The Namkhan - Kids Cooking Class: $40
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Night Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Sunset Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Pizza & Sangria Escape on a Cozy Boat Cruise: $35
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $55
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $63
- Dinner with Rising Stars of Fado at Canto do Poeta: $64
- Show in Lisbon with Dinner: $76
- Sexy Cabaret Show with Dinner in Lisbon: $76
- Taste Lisbon Like a Local: The Ultimate Full-Meal Food Tour: $76
- Award-Winning Guided Walking Food Tour with Local Drinks: $80
- Private Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Paula: $84
- Lisbon Flavors and Traditions Walking Food Tour: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.62Lisbon $28
Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Luang Prabang.
- 1 Day Kayaking Adventure and Whiskey Village Tour: $248
- 1 Day Mekong Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfalls Local Villages Tour: $80
- 6Days 5Nigths Luang Prabang city tour & Mekong River Cruise: $800
- Best of Luang Prabang City Day Tour - Secrets of LPQ World Heritage: $82
- Best of Luang Prabang Shared Group City Tour: $214
- Bike to Kuangsi Waterfall and Cruise the Mekong River Back - Luang Prabang 1 day: $170
- Classic Tour in Luang Prabang: $90
- Classic tour in Luang Prabang (Private): $243
- Cultural Heart of Laos Private Tour in Luang Prabang: $253
- Cultural Treasures of Luang Prabang Group Exploration Tour: $214
- Experience Lao Authentic Cuisine at the Former Royal Palace: $55
- Experience Mekong Sunset Cruise in Luang Prabang: $90
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Évora & Monsaraz: Alentejo Traditions Private Tour from Lisbon: $281
- Évora - Full day Private Guided tour from Lisbon by minivan: $254
- Évora Private Tour: $262
- Évora Private Tour - Cork & Roman Legacy: $268
- Évora and Megalithic Circuit 10H Private Tour From Lisbon/Cascais: $280
- Évora and Monsaraz Full Day Private Tour: $282
- Óbidos (Medieval Town) Half Day Private Tour from Lisbon: $210
- Óbidos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.46
- Óbidos The Medieval Queen’s Village in Portugal Full Day Tour: $136
- "Lisbon by Night" up to 6 people, private tour: $67
- 1 Hour Scenic Tuk Tuk Tour through Chiado and Bairro Alto + Ebook: $187
- 1-day tour to Queluz Palace, Mafra Monastery, Ericeira and Castelo dos: $146
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.75Lisbon $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $28
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Wine Tasting with the best view in Lisbon: $52
- Wine tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $64
- Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting: $71
- Wine Tasting and Culture: $73
- Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour: $77
- Portuguese Wine Tasting and Food Pairing: $82
- From Évora, Monsaraz, Wine Tasting & Cristo Rei: $92
- NYE Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry: $93
- Devour Lisbon Bairro Alto Evening Food & Wine Tour: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Lisbon?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon 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 Lisbon in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Lisbon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round. Also, most visitors come to Lisbon for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Luang Prabang is generally a little warmer than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 28°C (82°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Luang Prabang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Lisbon. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Lisbon in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Lisbon. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Lisbon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Lisbon fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in October than Lisbon. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Lisbon in the Winter?
Both Lisbon 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, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year.
In the winter, Luang Prabang is much warmer than Lisbon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Luang Prabang in January average around 21°C (70°F), and Lisbon averages at about 12°C (53°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. In January, Luang Prabang usually receives less rain than Lisbon. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Lisbon in the Spring?
Both Lisbon 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, many travelers come to Lisbon for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 28°C (82°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in April than Lisbon. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon 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) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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