Which place is cheaper, Vientiane or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Vientiane?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Vientiane, 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: Paphos or Vientiane?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
Vientiane
You wouldn't expect the capital city to have such a relaxing environment, but in Vientiane, Laos you can sit back and take in the beautiful scenery without feeling pressure to see every little thing. With Vientiane, what you see is what you get.
While picturesque temples and markets line the streets, the city is still experiencing a successful building boom. Even the Presidential Palace has undergone some hefty renovations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Bicycle Tours in Laos, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos.
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Paphos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Vientiane €20
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Vientiane is €20. 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 Paphos and Vientiane in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Vientiane €7.18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Vientiane €14
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Vientiane
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Vientiane? 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Vientiane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Vientiane €1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer: $30
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $34
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Adonis Baths Waterfall Morning Transfer: $45
- Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $58
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $80
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride€3.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Vientiane Private Transfer: Wattay Airport -Hotel-Railway Station: $9.90
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Vientiane?
Prices for flights to both Vientiane and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Vientiane €10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
- Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $223
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch: $70
- Vientiane classic Food tour ( Included Food ): $78
- Night Market, Dinner, and Nightclub: $90
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour: $122
- Cooking Class Garden House: $335
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Vientiane €3.23
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- From Limassol Experience: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide: $29
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $39
- Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour: $41
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol: $41
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Swimming, and Kayaking: $41
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $41
- Turtle Watching Cruise,Snorkelling Adventure &Sunset: $41
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol Spritz: $41
- Half Day Tour Blue Lagoon with Water Slide and Snorkeling: $41
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- Laos’ Leaders and Legends: A Self-Guided tour of Vientiane: $7.99
- Laos Railway Tickets Easily: Avoid Long Queues & Wasted Time: $8.50
- Laos Railway Tickets Online: Skip Long Queues, Avoid Missing: $12
- Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Half-Day Tour: $52
- Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park: $52
- Vientiane Landmarks and Cultural Immersion Tour: $56
- Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay: $58
- Vientiane IG tour & Patuxay monument: $59
- Explore Vientiane with Lao Art Museum Tour: $61
- Half-Day City Tour - Morning or Afternoon: $65
- Vientiane Sky Luge and Roller Zipline Experience: $75
- Vientiane Half Day City Tour (Daily Guaranteed): $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Vientiane €1.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Wine tasting and winery tour at Fikardos Winery: $40
- Paphos Highlights Baths of Aphrodite's and Wine Tasting Tour: $57
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $88
- Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $139
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Vientiane, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Vientiane is in Asia, 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 Vientiane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vientiane 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos than you might in Vientiane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Vientiane Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Vientiane?
Vientiane has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Vientiane, 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 Paphos or Vientiane?
Paphos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vientiane experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Paphos or Vientiane in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Paphos and Vientiane. The summer months attract visitors to Paphos because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Paphos is cooler than Vientiane in the summer. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Vientiane fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
In Paphos, it's very sunny this time of the year. Paphos usually receives more sunshine than Vientiane during summer. Paphos gets 388 hours of sunny skies, while Vientiane receives 141 hours of full sun in the summer.
Vientiane receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Paphos usually receives less rain than Vientiane. Paphos gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPaphos 27°C (80°F)Vientiane 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Vientiane in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Paphos as well as Vientiane. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Paphos this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year.
In the autumn, Paphos is cooler than Vientiane. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Paphos in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Vientiane averages at about 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Paphos this time of the year. In the autumn, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Vientiane. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vientiane receives 222 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets less rain in October than Vientiane. Paphos gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPaphos 21°C (70°F)Vientiane 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Vientiane in the Winter?
Both Vientiane and Paphos are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Paphos for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Paphos is generally much colder than Vientiane. Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 12°C (53°F), and Vientiane fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Vientiane. Paphos usually receives less sunshine than Vientiane during winter. Paphos gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Vientiane receives 254 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Paphos usually receives more rain than Vientiane. Paphos gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPaphos 12°C (53°F)Vientiane 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Vientiane in the Spring?
Both Vientiane and Paphos during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Paphos in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Vientiane. Paphos is much colder than Vientiane in the spring. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Vientiane fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
In Vientiane, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Paphos. In the spring, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Vientiane. Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vientiane receives 230 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets less rain in April than Vientiane. Paphos gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Vientiane receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPaphos 17°C (62°F)Vientiane 31°C (88°F)
Typical Weather for Vientiane and Paphos
| Paphos | Vientiane | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 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.