Which place is cheaper, Miami or Vientiane?
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 Vientiane or Miami?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vientiane or Miami, 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: Vientiane or Miami?
Vientiane
You wouldn't expect the capital city to have such a relaxing environment, but in Vientiane, Laos you can sit back and take in the beautiful scenery without feeling pressure to see every little thing. With Vientiane, what you see is what you get.
While picturesque temples and markets line the streets, the city is still experiencing a successful building boom. Even the Presidential Palace has undergone some hefty renovations.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Laos, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Laos, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVientiane $24Miami $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Vientiane is $24, while the average daily cost in Miami is $258. 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 Vientiane and Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVientiane $8.45Miami $154
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVientiane $17Miami $308
Compare Hotels in Vientiane and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Vientiane or Miami? 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: Vientiane Hotel Prices and Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vientiane $2.01Miami $38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vientiane
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vientiane are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$4.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vientiane
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vientiane:
- Vientian Private Airport Transfer - Wattay Airport: $15
- Vientiane - Hanoi Sleeping Bus Transfer : $63
- Vientiane Private Transfer: Wattay Airport -Hotel-Railway Station: $9.90
- Wattay Airport (VTE): Private Transfer to/from Vientiane: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- MIA Airport One-Way Private Transfer to Miami Port: $22
- MIA Airport Private Transfer to Miami or Miami Beach: $22
- Miami Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise, Point-to-Point.: $33
- Private Transfer From Miami Airport (MIA): $36
- Privat Transfer from Miami Airport (MIA) to Cruise Port of Miami: $37
- Private Airport Transfer to/from Airport & Hotel: $39
- From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
- MIA Airport RoundTrip Transfer to Miami City/Beach: $44
- Private Cruise Port Transfer from MIA Airport or Any Miami Hotel: $50
- Everglades Airboat, Gator Encounter & Bus Transfer: $50
- Private Airport Transfer: $60
- From Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Vientiane or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami and Vientiane 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 dayVientiane $12Miami $72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vientiane
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vientiane.
- Vientiane classic Food tour ( Included Food ): $78
- Night Market, Dinner, and Nightclub: $90
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour and Lunch: $95
- Vientiane Private Lao Cooking Class with Market Tour: $122
- Cooking Class Garden House: $335
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $67
- Little Havana Street Food Tour with Enthusiastic Guide: $69
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Taste of Little Havana Food Tour in Miami with Cuban Street Food: $75
- Miami Mosaic Signature Food Tour: $75
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $91
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Ukrainian cooking class in Miami: $150
- Traditional Cuban Cooking Class in Miami: $155
- Food Tour in Little Havana, Miami: $216
- Miami : Small Group Cuban Cooking Class: $620
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vientiane $3.80Miami $31
Tours and Activities in Vientiane
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vientiane are as follows:
- Laos Railway Tickets Easily: Avoid Long Queues & Wasted Time: $30
- Laos Railway Tickets Online: Skip Long Queues, Avoid Missing: $30
- Art, Culture, & Inspiration Guided Half-Day Tour: $52
- Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park: $52
- Vientiane Sky Luge and Roller Zipline Experience: $55
- Vientiane Landmarks and Cultural Immersion Tour: $56
- Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay: $58
- Vientiane IG tour & Patuxay monument: $59
- Half-Day City Tour - Morning or Afternoon: $65
- Vientiane Half Day City Tour: $80
- Vientiane : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide: $88
- Vientiane Half-Day City Tour: $89
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bus & Boat Ultimate Sightseeing Combo Tour: $6.16
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Wynwood Art Walk Self-Guided Tour of Murals & Creativity: $7.99
- Private and Exclusive Jet Car Experience: $8.25
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Miami by Wacky Walks: $10
- Tubing Ride Experience: $11
- Jet Ski Miami : Experience the Ultimate Water Fun !: $11
- Miami Biscayne Bay: Sunset Boat Cruise & Millionaire Homes: $12
- Wynwood Walls Skip-the-Line Ticket: $13
- Miami Skyline Millionaire Cruise & Bus Tour 5 stops & Coffee: $14
- Miami ATV Off-Road Adventure: FREE PASSENGER : $15
- Miami ATV & Night Riding Experience FREE GOGGLES AND HELMETS: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVientiane $2.12Miami $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Florida Bar Crawl: $15
- #1 Miami Pub Crawl + Clubbing Experience: $19
- Guided Pub Crawl Miami and Club Entry Wynwood: $21
- Miami Bar Crawl: $29
- Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks Discounts and Club Entry: $29
- Pub Crawl Miami: $30
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Miami Bachelorette Bar Crawl: $40
- Pedal Pub Art District Party Bike Pub Crawl: $41
- Miami Pedal Pub: Arts District Party Bike Pub Crawl: $58
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vientiane and Miami, we can see that Miami is more expensive. And not only is Vientiane much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vientiane is in Asia and Miami is in North America, 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 Vientiane would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vientiane 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami than you might in Vientiane.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vientiane Expensive? and Is Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vientiane or Miami?
Miami has a larger population, and is about 95% larger than the population of Vientiane. When comparing the sizes of Vientiane and Miami, 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 Vientiane or Miami?
Miami has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Vientiane experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Vientiane or Miami in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Vientiane and Miami. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Vientiane year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Miami because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Vientiane is around the same temperature as Miami in the summer. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 30°C (85°F) in July, and Miami fluctuates around 83°F (28°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Miami this time of the year. Vientiane usually receives less sunshine than Miami during summer. Vientiane gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
Miami receives a lot of rain in the summer. Vientiane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Vientiane usually receives more rain than Miami. Vientiane gets 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVientiane 30°C (85°F)Miami 83°F (28°C)
Should I visit Vientiane or Miami in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Vientiane as well as Miami. Vientiane attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Miami this time of year.
In the autumn, Vientiane is around the same temperature as Miami. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vientiane in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Miami averages at about 78°F (26°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Miami. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vientiane this time of the year. In the autumn, Vientiane often gets less sunshine than Miami. Vientiane gets 222 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 275 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Miami. Vientiane usually gets less rain in October than Miami. Vientiane gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVientiane 28°C (83°F)Miami 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Vientiane or Miami in the Winter?
Both Miami and Vientiane are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Vientiane throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Miami for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Vientiane is generally a little warmer than Miami. Daily temperatures in Vientiane average around 24°C (75°F), and Miami fluctuates around 67°F (20°C).
It's quite sunny in Miami. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vientiane. Vientiane usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Miami during winter. Vientiane gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 243 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vientiane usually receives less rain than Miami. Vientiane gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVientiane 24°C (75°F)Miami 67°F (20°C)
Should I visit Vientiane or Miami in the Spring?
Both Miami and Vientiane during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Vientiane because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Miami in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
It's very hot in Vientiane this time of the year. Vientiane is a little warmer than Miami in the spring. The daily temperature in Vientiane averages around 31°C (88°F) in April, and Miami fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
In Miami, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vientiane. In the spring, Vientiane often gets less sunshine than Miami. Vientiane gets 230 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 300 hours of full sun.
Vientiane usually gets more rain in April than Miami. Vientiane gets 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVientiane 31°C (88°F)Miami 75°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Miami and Vientiane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 255 mm (10 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 273 mm (10.7 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) |
| Jul | 30°C (85°F) | 266 mm (10.5 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Sep | 29°C (84°F) | 295 mm (11.6 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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