MTC
Travel Cost Index
Cheapest destinations in Southeast Asia
Laos is the cheapest destination we model in Southeast Asia, at USD 45–80 per person per day on the ground, out of ranked destinations in the region.
Ranked for 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.
The ranking
| # | Destination | Daily, per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laos | USD 45–80 |
| 2 | Cambodia | USD 50–95 |
| 3 | Vietnam | USD 60–100 |
| 4 | Bali & LombokIndonesia | USD 70–135 |
| 5 | Thailand | USD 80–130 |
| 6 | Malaysia | USD 80–155 |
| 7 | Philippines | USD 85–150 |
| 8 | Singapore | USD 150–260 |
All figures are modelled estimates from our own cost engine, not live booking prices. They are produced for the same scenario on every page: 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.
Common questions
- Cheapest destinations in Southeast Asia — what comes first?
- Laos (Laos) tops this ranking on the shared scenario used across the whole index.
- How is the ranking calculated?
- Every destination is priced with the same engine the trip cost calculator uses, for 7 days, two travellers, mid-range style, with flights included from the stated departure city.
- Are these real prices?
- No. They are modelled estimates based on typical travel costs, not live airfare or hotel availability. Use them to compare destinations, then check real prices before booking.