Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Vientiane?
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 Vientiane or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vientiane or Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Laos, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVientiane $23Gothenburg $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Vientiane is $23, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $142. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVientiane $8.31Gothenburg $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVientiane $17Gothenburg $90
Compare Hotels in Vientiane and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Vientiane or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vientiane $1.97Gothenburg $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $20
- Vientiane Private Transfer: Wattay Airport -Hotel-Railway Station: $9.90
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $16
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $16
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $76
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $78
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $110
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $112
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $127
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $166
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $209
Is it cheaper to fly into Vientiane or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $12Gothenburg $75
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
- Small-Group Street Food Tour with Tastings: $91
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour: $122
- Cooking Class Garden House: $335
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vientiane $3.74Gothenburg $18
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- 1-Day Tour to Vang Vieng with Private Guide: $200
- 1-Day Vientiane City Adventure: Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $110
- Explore Vientiane with Lao Art Museum Tour: $61
- From Plain of Jars Tour & Homestay: $1,650
- From Vang Vieng 2-Day Tour with Blue Lagoon: $443
- From Vang Vieng Tour with Cave Kayak & Zipline: $113
- Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour: $99
- Half Day Private Tour in City Highlights: $120
- Half-Day Vientiane City Bike Tour | Laos: $90
- Lao Arts Museum & City Highlights Tour with Lunch: $122
- Laos Railway Tickets Easily: Avoid Long Queues & Wasted Time: $8.50
- Laos Railway Tickets Online: Skip Long Queues, Avoid Missing: $12
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Self-Guided Tour in Gothenburg With 100 Audio Stories: $3.46
- Gothenburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Alfie Atkins Cultural Centre Admission Ticket: $17
- Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $17
- Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $17
- World of Volvo Exhibition Entry Ticket: $20
- Self-Guided Secrets of Gothenburg Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Paradox Museum Entry Ticket: $25
- Gothenburg Universeum Ticket - Aquarium, Science, Wildlife, Zoo: $26
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $27
- The Paddan Tour: $28
- City Canal Sightseeing Cruise: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVientiane $2.08Gothenburg $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vientiane and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vientiane or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Vientiane and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
Both Gothenburg and Vientiane during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 30°C (85°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Vientiane often gets less sunshine than Gothenburg. Vientiane gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually gets more rain in July than Gothenburg. Vientiane gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVientiane 30°C (85°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vientiane and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round.
Vientiane is much warmer than Gothenburg in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
In Vientiane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Vientiane gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vientiane usually receives around the same amount of rain as Gothenburg. Vientiane gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVientiane 28°C (83°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Gothenburg in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vientiane as well as Gothenburg. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Gothenburg in the winter. In the winter, Vientiane is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vientiane in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Gothenburg averages at about -2°C (29°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vientiane this time of the year. In the winter, Vientiane often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Vientiane gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Vientiane gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVientiane 24°C (75°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Vientiane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year.
Vientiane can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 31°C (88°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during spring. Vientiane gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Vientiane gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVientiane 31°C (88°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Vientiane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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