Luang Prabang travel budget

Luang Prabang: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Luang Prabang

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 29 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 592* (12914286 ₭)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 8.1 per person
  • $ 2.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1447* (31585568 ₭)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 108 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 4.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2562* (55915202 ₭)

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



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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Luang Prabang in 2024 is 44% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Luang Prabang is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.8/person
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 8.1/person
($ 5.2 to $ 9.1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
( $ 5.4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 0.8 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Luang Prabang

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Luang Prabang is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 16 to $ 978)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 41/night
($ 17 to $ 147)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 17 to $ 624)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 40 to $ 523)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 32 to $ 940)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 45/month
($ 22 to $ 285)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 189/month
($ 28 to $ 749)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 168/month
($ 33 to $ 942)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 78/month
($ 23 to $ 492)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 199/month
($ 36 to $ 890)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Luang Prabang

On average, the price of supermarket food in Luang Prabang is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
( $ 1.7)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
( $ 1.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
( $ 2.4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.6/kg
( $ 2.6)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.4/kg
( $ 1.4)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.4/kg
( $ 4.4)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
( $ 1.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Luang Prabang

On average, the price of transport in Luang Prabang is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

21% 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)
$ 0.9
( $ 0.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 50/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 57)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Luang Prabang

On average, budget for leisure activities in Luang Prabang is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 2.4/ticket
( $ 2.4)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.7/hr
( $ 7.7)

62% 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 Luang Prabang

On average, shopping budget in Luang Prabang is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2/pack
( $ 2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
( $ 72)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 61
( $ 61)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Luang Prabang
London → Luang Prabang
London → Luang Prabang
$ 989
(fair price: $ 817)
Sydney → Luang Prabang
Sydney → Luang Prabang
Sydney → Luang Prabang
$ 779
(fair price: $ 628)
Melbourne → Luang Prabang
Melbourne → Luang Prabang
Melbourne → Luang Prabang
$ 776
(fair price: $ 628)
Manchester → Luang Prabang
Manchester → Luang Prabang
Manchester → Luang Prabang
$ 1096
(fair price: $ 940)
New York City → Luang Prabang
New York City → Luang Prabang
New York City → Luang Prabang
$ 1303
(fair price: $ 1107)
Los Angeles → Luang Prabang
Los Angeles  → Luang Prabang
Los Angeles  → Luang Prabang
$ 1177
(fair price: $ 1003)

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About this information on the cost of living in Luang Prabang

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

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

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