Travel budget and cost of living in Luang Prabang (Laos) how much does a trip cost?

Luang Prabang travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Luang Prabang

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

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

Cost of living in Luang Prabang compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Luang Prabang in 2024 is 45% 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 Luang Prabang in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Luang Prabang by expense type

Restaurant budget in Luang Prabang

Lunch

$ 1.8/person
($ 1.7 to $ 2.4)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 8.1/person
($ 5.6 to $ 9)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.4/person
( $ 5.4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 0.9 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.7/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Luang Prabang

1-star hotel

$ 105/night
($ 17 to $ 1044)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 43/night
($ 18 to $ 139)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 84/night
($ 18 to $ 670)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

4-star hotel

$ 144/night
($ 47 to $ 546)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321

5-star hotel

$ 226/night
($ 51 to $ 949)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 54/month
($ 22 to $ 388)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

Room with kitchen

$ 217/month
($ 29 to $ 793)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 176/month
($ 35 to $ 944)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cottage or guest house

$ 82/month
($ 24 to $ 520)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Family room

$ 209/month
($ 37 to $ 981)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Luang Prabang

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
( $ 1.7)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
( $ 1.1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
( $ 2.4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 2.7/kg
( $ 2.7)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.3/kg
( $ 1.3)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.4/kg
( $ 4.4)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
( $ 1.4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Luang Prabang

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
( $ 1.1)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.9
( $ 0.9)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 52/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 57)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Luang Prabang

Cinema

$ 2.4/ticket
( $ 2.4)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 7.7/hr
( $ 7.7)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Luang Prabang

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
( $ 2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 72
( $ 72)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 61
( $ 61)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Luang Prabang

$ 1051
(fair price: $ 867)

Sydney → Luang Prabang

$ 841
(fair price: $ 672)

Melbourne → Luang Prabang

$ 835
(fair price: $ 675)

Manchester → Luang Prabang

$ 1156
(fair price: $ 994)

New York City → Luang Prabang

$ 1390
(fair price: $ 1170)

Los Angeles → Luang Prabang

$ 1254
(fair price: $ 1064)

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