Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vientiane or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Laos, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVientiane $23Toronto $245
The average daily cost (per person) in Vientiane is $23, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $245. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVientiane $8.15Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVientiane $16Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Vientiane and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Vientiane or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vientiane $1.93Toronto $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.00
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $8.70
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $40
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $40
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $41
- Private Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $48
- Private Transfer to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $48
- Toronto Airport YYZ Roundtrip Transfer to Toronto (Special Offer): $58
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Richmond Hill Black Car Service: $60
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Mississauga City Black Car Service: $63
- Private Airport Transfer Pearson Airport to or from Toronto: $64
- Private Transfer:- Toronto Pearson Airport or Markham City Ontario: $78
- Private YYZ Arrival Transfer Pearson Airport To Downtown Toronto: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Vientiane or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $12Toronto $107
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
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $55
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $61
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $62
- Toronto Express Canadian Food Tour: 90 Min with Our Founder: $65
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- 2 Hour Express Toronto Food Tour: Flavors of Kensington Market: $75
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
- St Lawrence & Distillery Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vientiane $3.67Toronto $31
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: $168
- Lao Art Museum Vientiane Admission & Cultural Experience: $10
- Lao Arts Museum & City Highlights Tour with Lunch: $122
- Lao Country Club Golf Experience in Vientiane: $80
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.14
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- City’s Oldest Landmarks History Walking Tour of Toronto: $4.39
- Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.39
- Toronto Essentials Self Guided Tour and 3 Additional City Tours: $4.39
- Toronto Essentials Tour: Old Town & Downtown Highlights (PWYC): $4.39
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Toronto Iconic Core and Landmarks Walking Tour: $5.00
- Podcast Tour The Architecture of Toronto Ambition: $5.46
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.57
- Toronto Self-Guided walking tour and scavenger hunt: $7.86
- Toronto Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio and Quiz: $7.98
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $7.98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVientiane $2.04Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Amazing Bar Hunt: Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $12
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Take On Toronto: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery Winter Market Shuttle: $22
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $27
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $29
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- The Distillery District Segway Ghost Tour: $39
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery with 7 Kinds of Sake: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vientiane and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vientiane or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Vientiane and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto 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. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Vientiane is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 30°C (85°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Toronto, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Vientiane often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Vientiane gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Vientiane gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVientiane 30°C (85°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vientiane and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Vientiane is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vientiane in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In Vientiane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Vientiane gets 222 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Toronto. Vientiane gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVientiane 28°C (83°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vientiane as well as Toronto. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. In January, Vientiane is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 24°C (75°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°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 Toronto. Vientiane gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Vientiane gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVientiane 24°C (75°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Vientiane or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Vientiane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Toronto because of the activities around the city.
It's very hot in Vientiane this time of the year. Vientiane is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 31°C (88°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Vientiane gets 230 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Toronto. Vientiane gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVientiane 31°C (88°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Vientiane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 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.