Vientiane pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Vientiane
Median prices travelers actually see in Vientiane, in local LAK and US dollars (updated 2013-05-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Vientiane by category
| Category | Typical (LAK) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging | 160,000 LAK | $7.78 |
| Food | 76,766 LAK | $3.50 |
| Attractions | 10,000 LAK | $0.46 |
| Shopping | 1,000,000 LAK | $45.59 |
| Drink | 35,000 LAK | $1.60 |
What things cost in Vientiane
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kaysone Phomvihane Museum · admission | 5,000 LAK · $0.23 |
| Admission | 15,000 LAK · $0.68 |
| cheap beer | 9,000 LAK · $0.41 |
| staff you can add breakfast | 43,866 LAK · $2.00 |
| dance beats Mixed drinks | 30,000 LAK · $1.37 |
| small selection of dim sum | 21,933 LAK · $1.00 |
| dorm bed | 50,000 LAK · $2.28 |
| Hotel room | 100,000 LAK · $12.45 |
| Dorms | 30,000 LAK · $1.37 |
| Set three-course lunch | 120,632 LAK · $5.50 |
| Lao standards with main dishes | 131,598 LAK · $6.00 |
| money example full body massage | 60,000 LAK · $2.74 |
| Cheap Thai food | 14,000 LAK · $0.64 |
| large bowl or plate | 21,933 LAK · $1.00 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vientiane expensive for travelers?
- Vientiane prices below show typical (median) costs by category in LAK and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
- How much does food cost in Vientiane?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Vientiane.
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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.