Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Vang Vieng?
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 Vang Vieng or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Vienna? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Vang Vieng or Vienna?
Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng is a town in the Vientiane province of Laos that sits along the banks of the Nam Song River. With its beautifully carved karst topography cliffs towering over the winding river, the area has become very tourist-oriented for those seeking to explore the outdoor wonders. People from all over come to engage in the unique landscape-mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, caving, swimming, and rock climbing, amongst others.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Laos, The Best Budget Tours to Laos, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVang Vieng $19Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Vang Vieng is $19, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Vang Vieng and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVang Vieng $4.25Vienna $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVang Vieng $8.50Vienna $220
Compare Hotels in Vang Vieng and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Vang Vieng or Vienna? 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: Vang Vieng Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vang Vieng $3.11Vienna $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vang Vieng
Also for Vang Vieng, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared transfer from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang city: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Munich: Private transfer to Vienna with stop in Hallstatt: $899
- Private transfer to Milan or Milan to Vienna: $741
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $552
- Hallstatt daytrip: Private transfer to Hallstatt and back: $490
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $469
- Hallstatt: Private transfer Bratislava to Hallstatt: $396
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $388
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $299
- Private transfer from Bratislava to Vienna: $293
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague : $286
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2h of sightseeing: $281
Is it cheaper to fly into Vang Vieng or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Vang Vieng 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 dayVang Vieng $11Vienna $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $47
- Strauss Dinner Show: $118
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $154
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $170
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $179
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vang Vieng $4.76Vienna $45
Tours and Activities in Vang Vieng
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vang Vieng.
- 1 Day Guided Tour in Cave from Vang Vieng: $175
- Get Your Laos–China Train Ticket Fast – No Waiting, No Worries: $30
- Laos: Jungle Zipline and Caving Tour: $58
- Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike & Blue Lagoon 1 Tour in Vang Vieng: $180
- Nam Xay Viewpoint Hike and Blue Lagoon Tour: $79
- One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng : $50
- Vang Vieng 1-Day Cave Exploration Tour with Guide: $175
- Vang Vieng Ballooning Adventures: $260
- Vang Vieng Bike Tour: $49
- Vang Vieng Day Tour - Longtail boat, Paragliding: $175
- Vang Vieng Hot Air Balloon Experience and Longtail Boat: $137
- Vang Vieng Hot Air Balloon Kayak Zipline,Blue lagoon1 Tour: $148
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Exclusive Guided Wine and Hiking Experience in Austria : $73
- ( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco: $237
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in the Footsteps of Princess Sissi in Vienna: $62
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $184
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $184
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $184
- 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise: $90
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour over Parapluie Mountain with a View of Vienna: $230
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $276
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $276
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- A day in the life of Vienna - Private tour with a local: $245
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVang Vieng $1.11Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $142
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $143
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $143
- Vienna Woods Tour with underground lake and wine tasting: $155
- Wine Tasting Tour: $161
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $161
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $190
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vang Vieng and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Vang Vieng much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vang Vieng is in Asia and Vienna 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 Vang Vieng would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vang Vieng 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Vang Vieng.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vang Vieng Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vang Vieng or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Vang Vieng. When comparing the sizes of Vang Vieng and Vienna, 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 Vang Vieng or Vienna?
Vienna has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vang Vieng experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vang Vieng and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vang Vieng year-round. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Vang Vieng is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Vang Vieng average around 22°C (72°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. Vang Vieng usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during summer. Vang Vieng gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vang Vieng usually receives less rain than Vienna. Vang Vieng gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVang Vieng 22°C (72°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vang Vieng as well as Vienna. Vang Vieng attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Vang Vieng is much warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vang Vieng averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vang Vieng this time of the year. In the autumn, Vang Vieng often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Vang Vieng gets 222 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Vang Vieng usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Vang Vieng gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVang Vieng 23°C (73°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Vang Vieng are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vang Vieng throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. In the winter, Vang Vieng is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vang Vieng in January average around 24°C (75°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Vang Vieng gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vang Vieng usually receives more rain than Vienna. Vang Vieng gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVang Vieng 24°C (75°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Vang Vieng or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Vang Vieng during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vang Vieng because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In April, Vang Vieng is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Vang Vieng average around 23°C (73°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vang Vieng. In the spring, Vang Vieng often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Vang Vieng gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vang Vieng. Vang Vieng usually gets more rain in April than Vienna. Vang Vieng gets 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVang Vieng 23°C (73°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Vang Vieng
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 23°C (73°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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