Which place is cheaper, Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Luang Prabang or Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuang Prabang $18Uppsala $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Luang Prabang is $18, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $182. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuang Prabang $5.60Uppsala $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuang Prabang $11Uppsala $204
Compare Hotels in Luang Prabang and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Luang Prabang or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luang Prabang $2.07Uppsala $22
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 Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Luang Prabang or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $9.25Uppsala $63
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luang Prabang $2.66Uppsala $21
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 Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $213
- Adventure parc: $54
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $281
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Uppsala Private Guided Walking Tour: $280
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuang Prabang $1.78Uppsala $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luang Prabang and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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 Uppsala is in Europe, 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luang Prabang or Uppsala?
Uppsala has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Luang Prabang. When comparing the sizes of Luang Prabang and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala in the Summer?
Both Uppsala 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.
Luang Prabang is much warmer than Uppsala in the summer. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Uppsala fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Luang Prabang. In July, Luang Prabang usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Luang Prabang gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Uppsala in the Autumn?
Both Uppsala 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.
In the autumn, Luang Prabang is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luang Prabang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Uppsala averages at about 8°C (46°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in October than Uppsala. Luang Prabang gets 126 mm (5 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuang Prabang 26°C (79°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Uppsala in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Luang Prabang and Uppsala. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luang Prabang year-round.
Uppsala can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Luang Prabang is generally much warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Luang Prabang average around 21°C (70°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In January, Luang Prabang usually receives less rain than Uppsala. Luang Prabang gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuang Prabang 21°C (70°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Luang Prabang or Uppsala in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Luang Prabang as well as Uppsala. Luang Prabang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Luang Prabang is much warmer than Uppsala in the spring. The daily temperature in Luang Prabang averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Uppsala fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Luang Prabang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Luang Prabang usually gets more rain in April than Uppsala. Luang Prabang gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuang Prabang 28°C (82°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala 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) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 23°C (73°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 289 mm (11.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 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.