Luang Prabang pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Luang Prabang
Median prices travelers actually see in Luang Prabang, in local LAK and US dollars (updated 2025-10-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Luang Prabang by category
| Category | Typical (LAK) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging | 219,410 LAK | $10.00 |
| Attractions | 30,000 LAK | $1.37 |
| Food | 21,000 LAK | $0.96 |
| Shopping | 30,000 LAK | $1.37 |
What things cost in Luang Prabang
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| The Bamboo Experience · admission | 336,000 LAK · $15.31 |
| Buy a one way ticket | 45,000 LAK · $2.09 |
| including a decent breakfast | 658,230 LAK · $30.00 |
| Dorm kop private room | 250,000 LAK · $11.39 |
| Villa Meung Lao · stay | 548,525 LAK · $25.00 |
| hour massage | 150,000 LAK · $6.95 |
| no-name place serving delicious shakes | 5,000 LAK · $0.23 |
| "one for one" basis | 20,000 LAK · $0.91 |
| one way | 45,000 LAK · $2.05 |
| Aperol Spritz and wine | 50,000 LAK · $2.28 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Luang Prabang expensive for travelers?
- Luang Prabang 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 Luang Prabang?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Luang Prabang.
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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.