vs
Vientianeis 26% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (45/10) vs Puerto Princesa "Pricey" (38/10). Dorms avg $12/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
🇱🇦 Vientiane
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
13 hostels, avg 6.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $29/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $27/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.45, dorms avg $14
★★★★★
Coffee $1.81, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $1.14, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.40, 13 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
24 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa | 🇱🇦 Vientiane | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 | $13 cheaper | $5/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $31 | $27 cheaper | $4/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $53 cheaper | $55 | $2/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa | 🇱🇦 Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $4.02 | $2.33 42% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $12.85 | $9.67 25% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.14 19% less | $1.40 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.45 | $1.81 26% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.86 | $0.47 45% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇭▼
Puerto Princesa
Philippines
38
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $14/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLas Residencias Bed And Breakfast (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$12/night
Total hostels15
🇱🇦▼
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
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
🇱🇦 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 Puerto Princesa & Vientiane
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
30°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 100mm/month
Best months: Mar
🇱🇦 Vientiane
34°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 30mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇭 Puerto Princesa
1. Plaza CuartelFree
2. Aloha HouseFree
3. AviaryFree
4. Botanical GardenFree
5. Cartoon Character StatuesFree
🇱🇦 Vientiane
1. Carol Cassidy Lao TextilesFree
2. Chao Anouvong StatueFree
3. Coffee Ah'Free
4. King Sai SetthathirathFree
5. MAG UXO Visitors CentreFree
Common Questions
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