Which place is cheaper, Perth or Luang Prabang?
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 Luang Prabang or Perth?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Perth, 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: Luang Prabang or Perth?
Luang Prabang
Southeast Asia is a region full of mystical wonders and cultural charm, but nowhere is as charming as the city of Luang Prabang. As the former capital of Laos, Luang Prabang was reopened to tourism in 1989. With that move the city experienced an upswing in revenue and was able to restore and rebuild the beautiful colonial mansions to serve as guesthouses and hotels for the new swarm of tourists.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Laos, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Laos, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $18Perth $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $18, while the average daily cost in Perth is $158. 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 Luang Prabang and Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.60Perth $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Perth $150
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Perth? 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: Luang Prabang Hotel Prices and Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $2.07Perth $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luang Prabang
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Luang Prabang are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$2.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luang Prabang
Also for Luang Prabang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 3-Day Oudomxay Town Trip with Transfers: $580
- 2-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $165
- 2D Transfer to Huay Xai by Slow Boat: $60
- LPQ Airport: Private Transfer to/from Luang Prabang City: $20
- Luang Prabang Private Airport transfers: $9.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $282
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $178
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $89
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $79
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $74
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $74
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Perth Departure Transfer by Private Chauffeur: Perth City Center to Airport: $50
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth and Luang Prabang 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 dayLuang Prabang $9.25Perth $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luang Prabang
For Luang Prabang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Luang Prabang Local Market and Morning Food Tour with Drinks: $39
- Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class: $44
- Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in: $44
- Luangprabang: Dinner with Lao Traditional Dance Performance: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Cooking Class at the Former Royal Palace: $45
- Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Laos: Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $46
- Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in: $47
- Mekong Sunset Cruise & Lao Tasting Dinner: $49
- Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony: $51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $101
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $124
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $167
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.66Perth $14
Tours and Activities in Luang Prabang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Luang Prabang.
- Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with Sunset Cruise: $196
- Kuang Si Waterfalls and Hmong Village Half-Day Tour: $30
- 6Days 5Nigths Luang Prabang city tour & Mekong River Cruise: $800
- Best of Luang Prabang Shared Group City Tour: $214
- Bike to Kuangsi Waterfall and Cruise the Mekong River Back - Luang Prabang 1 day: $170
- Classic Tour in Luang Prabang: $90
- Classic tour in Luang Prabang (Private): $243
- Day Pass - Premium Wellness Experience at The Namkhan: $90
- Dine and Cruise on Mekong River: $66
- Explore Pak Ou Caves by Kayak with Optional Sunset River Cruise: $196
- From Field to Table Half Day Rice Experience in Luang Prabang: $194
- From 8-Day Laos Tour with Accommodation: $1,241
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Day Margaret River Sightseeing Tour from Perth: $133
- 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour: $50
- 2 Hours Culture and Street Art Tour in Fremantle: $43
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $50
- 6 Hours Pinnacles Express Tour : $128
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $109
- Bespoke Perth City and Surrounds Day Tour: $228
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Canning River Half-Day Kayak Wildlife Tour: $52
- City of Perth Tour: $134
- City of Perth Tour: $132
- Discover Perth Full Day Tour: $101
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.78Perth $7.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $70
- Swan Valley Half-Day Wine Tour - Small Group Experience: $70
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $70
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $100
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Perth, we can see that Perth is more expensive. And not only is Luang Prabang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luang Prabang is in Asia and Perth is in Pacific, 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 Luang Prabang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luang Prabang 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth than you might in Luang Prabang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luang Prabang Expensive? and Is Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Perth?
Perth has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Perth, 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 Luang Prabang or Perth?
Perth has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luang Prabang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Perth in the Summer?
Both Perth and Luang Prabang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luang Prabang throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Perth because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Perth in the summer. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Perth fluctuates around 25°C (76°F)in January.
It's quite rainy in Luang Prabang. In July, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Perthin January. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Perth receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Perth 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Perth in the Autumn?
Both Perth and Luang Prabang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luang Prabang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the shopping scene are the main draw to Perth this time of year.
In the autumn, Luang Prabang is a little warmer than Perth. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luang Prabang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Perth averages at about 19°C (67°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in October than Perthin April. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Perth receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Perth 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Perth in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Perth. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Perth for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Perthin July. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 21°C (70°F), and Perth fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Perth receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Luang Prabang usually receives less rain than Perthin July. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Perth receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Perth 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Perth in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Perth. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Perth in the spring for the beaches.
Luang Prabang is much warmer than Perth in the spring. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Perth fluctuates around 17°C (62°F)in October.
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in April than Perthin October. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Perth receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Perth 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Perth and Luang Prabang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 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.