Vientiane travel budget

Vientiane: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Vientiane

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Vientiane for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 21 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.9 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 494* (10799320 ₭)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 40 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 8.7 per person
  • $ 3.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 1162* (25388384 ₭)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2190* (47878908 ₭)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Vientiane compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Vientiane in 2024 is 47% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Vientiane in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Vientiane by expense type

Restaurant budget in Vientiane

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Vientiane is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2/person
($ 1.4 to $ 4.6)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 4.6 to $ 20)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.1/person
($ 2.7 to $ 3.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.9 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Vientiane

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Vientiane is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 13 to $ 210)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 29/night
($ 13 to $ 69)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 51/night
($ 17 to $ 160)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 85/night
($ 26 to $ 219)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 97/night
($ 63 to $ 177)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 436
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 38/month
($ 16 to $ 111)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 75/month
($ 18 to $ 276)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 74/month
($ 20 to $ 212)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 37/month
($ 22 to $ 92)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 119/month
($ 23 to $ 463)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Vientiane

On average, the price of supermarket food in Vientiane is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 11)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Vientiane

On average, the price of transport in Vientiane is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 49/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 58)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Vientiane

On average, budget for leisure activities in Vientiane is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.6/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.7/hr
($ 2.7 to $ 9.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Vientiane

On average, shopping budget in Vientiane is 12% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 88
($ 29 to $ 147)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 65
($ 59 to $ 70)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Vientiane
Sydney → Vientiane
Sydney → Vientiane
$ 686
(fair price: $ 556)
London → Vientiane
London → Vientiane
London → Vientiane
$ 982
(fair price: $ 791)
Melbourne → Vientiane
Melbourne → Vientiane
Melbourne → Vientiane
$ 676
(fair price: $ 528)
Auckland → Vientiane
Auckland → Vientiane
Auckland → Vientiane
$ 935
(fair price: $ 790)
Los Angeles → Vientiane
Los Angeles  → Vientiane
Los Angeles  → Vientiane
$ 1286
(fair price: $ 1006)
New York City → Vientiane
New York City → Vientiane
New York City → Vientiane
$ 1358
(fair price: $ 1138)

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About this information on the cost of living in Vientiane

The information about the cost of living in Vientiane shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Vientiane was updated on 11-11-2024.

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