Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $17Vienna $199
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $17, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $199. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.40Vienna $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Vienna $210
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $1.99Vienna $21
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$2.22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luang Prabang
Also for Luang Prabang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared departure transfer from Hotel to International airport: $6.67
- 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: $8.40
- 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: $68
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
- From 3-Day Oudomxay Town Trip with Transfers: $580
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Munich: Private transfer to Vienna with stop in Hallstatt: $803
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $651
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Private Transfer from Vienna City to Bratislava City: $296
- Private transfer from Vienna to Graz: $296
- Private Car Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $284
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague: $273
- Vienna - Budapest Transfer: $272
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $257
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $8.92Vienna $64
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
- Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace: $45
- Luangprabang: Dinner with Lao Traditional Dance Performance: $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
- Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner: $55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Viennese Schnitzel Cooking Class And Tasting: $67
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $98
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $102
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $113
- Strauss Dinner Show: $113
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $135
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $147
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $148
- Best of Food Tour Vienna: $154
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $168
- 5 Hour Vienna Food Tour Austrian Cuisine and Hidden Gems: $168
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.57Vienna $43
Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Luang Prabang.
- 1 Day Mekong Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfalls Local Villages Tour: $80
- 6Days 5Nigths Luang Prabang city tour & Mekong River Cruise: $800
- 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
- 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 Group Adventure to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfall: $255
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- ( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco: $226
- 2 Hour Private Alpine Hiking, Gosing Mountain Vienna Tour: $175
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $175
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $175
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $175
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $175
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $175
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $263
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'In the footsteps of king Lionheart': $263
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- A day in the life of Vienna - Private tour with a local: $234
- A private Historical Walking Tour in Vienna: $296
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.72Vienna $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Viennese wine tasting in a private historic wine cellar: $54
- Home-hosted Wine Tasting in Vienna: $64
- Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $99
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $148
- Wine Tasting Tour: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $154
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $171
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $181
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $216
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $227
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In the summer, Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luang Prabang in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna averages at about 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 Vienna. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Vienna. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. Luang Prabang is much warmer than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 21°C (70°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In January, Luang Prabang usually receives less rain than Vienna. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna 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, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Luang Prabang is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luang Prabang in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in April than Vienna. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna 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) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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