Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Paris, 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
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 Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $17Paris $298
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $17, while the average daily cost in Paris is $298. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.42Paris $172
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Paris $344
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $2.00Paris $24
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$2.23
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
- Luang Prang 1 Day with Laos Railway Private Transfer: $180
- 2-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- Luang Prabang 2 Day Slow Boat Transfer to Houay Xay: $68
- 2D Transfer to Huay Xai by Slow Boat: $60
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
- Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00
- Luang Prabang Private Transfers: Hotel -Railway Station - Airport: $8.40
- Shared departure transfer from Hotel to International airport: $6.67
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.19
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.64
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Train$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $297
- Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $285
- Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $285
- Charles De Gaule Airport Private Transfer: $285
- Private Transfer from CDG Airport to Paris: $285
- Louvre Museum Paris Private Tour with Tickets and Transfers: $285
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $280
- Private Mercedes luxury transfer from PARIS to => DISNEYLAND Paris with Cab-Bel-Air: $280
- Panthéon Paris Private Guided Tour with Transfers: $279
- Airport Transfers from and to Paris and Beauvais Tille Airport: $274
- Private Transfer from Charles De Gaulle Airport to Disneyland: $274
- Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $274
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $8.95Paris $81
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:
- The Namkhan - Kids Cooking Class: $40
- Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class: $44
- Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in: $44
- Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace: $45
- Luangprabang: Dinner with Lao Traditional Dance Performance: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Laos: Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Mekong Sunset Cruise & Lao Tasting Dinner: $49
- Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony: $51
- Luang Prabang Essentials Food Tour: $54
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.98
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Breakfast$7.86
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Breakfast for 2$33
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Dinner on River Cruise$97
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Dinner$64
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $11
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $67
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $73
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $74
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $74
- Paris Food Tour: $79
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $82
- Sightseeing 3 course Dinner Cruise on Seine River from Paris: $85
- Paris Le Marais Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $86
- Paris Guided Food Tour by Bike - Ile de la Cité and Marais: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.58Paris $86
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 Shared Group City Tour: $214
- Classic Tour in Luang Prabang: $90
- Classic tour in Luang Prabang (Private): $243
- Cultural Heart of Laos Private Tour in Luang Prabang: $253
- Experience Lao Authentic Cuisine at the Former Royal Palace: $55
- From 8-Day Laos Tour with Accommodation: $1,241
- From Guided Mountain Bike Tour with Lunch: $42
- From Luang Namtha Hill Tribe Tour: $540
- Full Day Mekong River Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves Adventure: $196
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$20
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Admission to Pantheon$5.62
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Catacombs (2)$26
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Audio-Guided Visit of Notre-Dame: $22
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Exterior Notre Dame: $56
- Île de la Cité Private 2h Tour with Latin Quarter & Seine River: $195
- 1 Day Paris City Tour on River & Land with Louvre Museum ticket: $136
- 1 Hour Express Paris Tour with Scenic Stops: $170
- 1 Hour Private Photo Session experience with the Eiffel Tower: $108
- 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $21
- 1.5 Hour Private Tour in Paris in a Classic Citroën: $284
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Seine departing at 6:30 PM: $21
- 1H Orsay Museum Express Small Group Guided Tour: $103
- 1h30 Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $113
- 1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.72Paris $27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris Pub Crawl : Bars with Club Entry and Shots: $17
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $17
- Social Pub Crawl – Come Alone, Leave With Friends: $19
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $34
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $40
- Guided Tour of Montmartre with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $41
- A burlesque cabaret in an old brothel: $42
- Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $51
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $51
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Paris, 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 Paris?
Paris 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 Paris in the Summer?
Both Paris and Luang Prabang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luang Prabang throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Paris in the summer. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite rainy in Luang Prabang. In July, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Paris. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Paris in the Autumn?
Both Paris and Luang Prabang during the autumn 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 autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Luang Prabang is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luang Prabang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Paris averages at about 13°C (56°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in October than Paris. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Paris in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Paris. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. In January, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 21°C (70°F), and Paris fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
In January, Luang Prabang usually receives less rain than Paris. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Paris in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Paris. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Luang Prabang is much warmer than Paris in the spring. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in April than Paris. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Luang Prabang
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| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 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.