Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Vientiane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vientiane or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vientiane or Berlin, 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: Vientiane or Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVientiane $15Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Vientiane is $15, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Vientiane and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVientiane $6.00Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVientiane $12Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Vientiane and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Vientiane or Berlin? 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: Vientiane Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vientiane $2.08Berlin $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $29
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Vientiane Airport Transfer: Wattay airport to hotel - Private transfer: $15
- Vientiane Private Airport and Hotel Transfers: $9.00
- Private Transfer in Laos: $5.00
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $32
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Berlin Airport to Hotels in Berlin: $46
- Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $53
- Milan: Transfer from/to Hotel - Airport: $65
- Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $70
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Van: $78
- Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car: $80
- Private Transfer to / from Brandenburg Airport (BER): $86
- Private Transfer: Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): $87
- Airport transfer Limousine services: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Vientiane or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Vientiane 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 dayVientiane $6.30Berlin $56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Private Evening Food Tour of Laos: $70
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vientiane $3.53Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- 2 Days Private Tour in Vientiane and Vang Vieng: $90
- Explore Vientiane and Local Villages Biking Tour: $184
- From Hue: Hue to Vientiane Bus tickets: $61
- Full Day Private Tour in Vientiane with Pickup: $142
- Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour: $81
- Half Day Private Tour in City Highlights: $120
- Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour: $67
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Vientiane: $82
- Private Tour: Full-day Cycling The City Streets Vientiane with Buddha Park: $174
- Private Tour: Full-day Vientiane's Must-See Sights and River Sunset with Lunch: $101
- Private Tour: Half-day City Guided Tour of Vientiane: $113
- Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park: $145
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.22
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.23
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $3.28
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.28
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.77
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.77
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVientiane $2.34Berlin $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vientiane and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vientiane is in Asia and Berlin 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 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Vientiane Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vientiane or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Vientiane and Berlin, 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 Vientiane or Berlin?
Berlin 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 Vientiane or Berlin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Vientiane as well as Berlin. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
In the summer, Vientiane is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vientiane in July average around 30°C (85°F), and Berlin averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Berlin. In the summer, Vientiane often gets less sunshine than Berlin. Vientiane gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Vientiane receives a lot of rain in the summer. Vientiane usually gets more rain in July than Berlin. Vientiane gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVientiane 30°C (85°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Berlin in the Autumn?
Both Berlin and Vientiane are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 28°C (83°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during autumn. Vientiane gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Berlin. Vientiane gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVientiane 28°C (83°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Berlin in the Winter?
Both Berlin and Vientiane during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. Vientiane is much warmer than Berlin in the winter. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 24°C (75°F) in January, and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
It's quite sunny in Vientiane. In the winter, Vientiane often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Vientiane gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets less rain in January than Berlin. Vientiane gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVientiane 24°C (75°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Berlin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Vientiane and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
The heat can be very extreme in Vientiane. In the spring, Vientiane is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vientiane in April average around 31°C (88°F), and Berlin averages at about 9°C (47°F).
In Vientiane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during spring. Vientiane gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Berlin. Vientiane gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVientiane 31°C (88°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Vientiane
| Vientiane | Berlin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (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.