Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇩 Malang | 🇱🇦 Pakse | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $10 | — | — |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $23 | — | — |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $42 | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇩 Malang | 🇱🇦 Pakse |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.18 | — |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $5.89 | — |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.65 | — |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.30 | — |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.59 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇩▼
Malang
Indonesia
59
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelInni Homestay (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels15
🇱🇦▼
Pakse
Laos
59
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (11 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSanga Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$6/night
Total hostels11
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇩 Malang
🇱🇦 Pakse
🇪🇺 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 Malang & Pakse
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇩 Malang
1. BANI SULAIMAN MOUSQUEFree
2. Birds MarketFree
3. HEXAGRAF House of Clothing ProductionFree
4. Monumen JuangFree
5. Monumen Panglima Besar SudirmanFree
🇱🇦 Pakse
No attraction data
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