vs
Vientianeis 10% cheaper
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇩 Bali
🇱🇦 Vientiane
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
62 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
13 hostels, avg 6.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $27/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.30, dorms avg $30
★★★★★
Coffee $1.81, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.68, 62 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.40, 13 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
0 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Bali | 🇱🇦 Vientiane | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 | $13 cheaper | $2/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $31 | $27 cheaper | $5/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $57 | $55 cheaper | $1/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Bali | 🇱🇦 Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.99 | $2.33 22% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.15 | $9.67 26% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.58 | $1.40 46% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.42 | $1.81 25% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.27 43% less | $0.47 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩
Bali
Indonesia
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating0.0
Top-rated hostelMiCasa (10.0)
Total hostels50
🇱🇦▼
Vientiane
Laos
45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSailomyen Cafe And Hostel (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels13
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Bali
🇱🇦 Vientiane
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bali & Vientiane
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇩 Bali
22°C
High
/
17°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 430mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
🇱🇦 Vientiane
34°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 30mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Bali
1. Gunung TapakFree
2. Air Panas AngseriFree
3. Far View To WaterfallFree
4. Pura Luhur BatukauFree
5. Rose GardenFree
🇱🇦 Vientiane
1. Carol Cassidy Lao TextilesFree
2. Chao Anouvong StatueFree
3. Coffee Ah'Free
4. King Sai SetthathirathFree
5. MAG UXO Visitors CentreFree
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