- Cost of Living
- Laos
- Iraq
- Vientiane
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vientiane, Laos vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vientiane (Laos) is 61% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61,126 ₭ (8,541 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 54,913 ₭ (7,673 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29,959 ₭ (4,186 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,273 ₭ (2,693 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,861 ₭ (1,937 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,467 ₭ (1,463 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 137,491 ₭ (19,213 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,805 ₭ (3,326 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,169 ₭ (1,840 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,111 ₭ (1,273 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125,435 ₭ (17,528 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,065 ₭ (2,245 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,192 ₭ (2,123 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 325% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,880,620 ₭ (1,240,947 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,092,860 ₭ (851,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783,346 ₭ (109,462 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,520,000 ₭ (771,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,630,540 ₭ (507,319 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 288,074 ₭ (40,254 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 254,538 ₭ (35,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,245,970 ₭ (453,581 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,323,770 ₭ (184,979 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95,339 ₭ (13,322 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,375 ₭ (2,428 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Vientiane (Laos) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 566,667 ₭ (79,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 307,907 ₭ (43,026 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,033,330 ₭ (144,394 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 381% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437,500 ₭ (61,135 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 196,540,000 ₭ (27,463,818 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,460 ₭ (1,322 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (50,305 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 94,590 ₭ (13,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Vientiane (Laos) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,737 ₭ (2,618 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 384,000 ₭ (53,659 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 437% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37,787 ₭ (5,280 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,750 ₭ (3,039 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36,850 ₭ (5,149 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,079 ₭ (1,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,017 ₭ (2,657 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,153 ₭ (6,170 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141,667 ₭ (19,796 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145,597 ₭ (20,345 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 504,782 ₭ (70,536 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,191 ₭ (7,153 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,259 ₭ (3,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,775 ₭ (1,645 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,200,000 ₭ (447,157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,300 ₭ (182 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525,000 ₭ (73,362 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,259 ₭ (2,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,016,112 Dinar
(7,271,626 ₭)
in Vientiane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
816,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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