- Cost of Living
- Laos
- Iraq
- Vientiane
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vientiane, Laos compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vientiane (Laos) is 67% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58,874 ₭ (8,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55,029 ₭ (7,761 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29,959 ₭ (4,225 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,136 ₭ (2,699 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,097 ₭ (1,988 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,822 ₭ (1,526 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 147,144 ₭ (20,752 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27,976 ₭ (3,946 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 426% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14,039 ₭ (1,980 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,236 ₭ (1,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121,051 ₭ (17,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15,753 ₭ (2,222 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,527 ₭ (2,190 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is 39% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,423,870 ₭ (1,188,038 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,456,720 ₭ (769,574 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783,346 ₭ (110,477 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000,000 ₭ (705,162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,213,430 ₭ (453,197 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 288,074 ₭ (40,628 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 287,213 ₭ (40,506 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,118,500 ₭ (439,809 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,323,770 ₭ (186,694 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95,339 ₭ (13,446 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,375 ₭ (2,450 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Vientiane (Laos) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,002,120 ₭ (141,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 307,907 ₭ (43,425 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,117,230 ₭ (157,566 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 425% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 457,878 ₭ (64,576 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 197,565,000 ₭ (27,863,047 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,841 ₭ (1,388 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 94,590 ₭ (13,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Vientiane (Laos) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19,869 ₭ (2,802 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,400 ₭ (2,031 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 356,048 ₭ (50,214 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 402% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37,787 ₭ (5,329 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,361 ₭ (3,295 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,935 ₭ (5,491 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,498 ₭ (1,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,017 ₭ (2,682 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 137,702 ₭ (19,420 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is 18% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139,286 ₭ (19,644 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111,657 ₭ (15,747 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 | 465,469 ₭ (65,646 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,191 ₭ (7,220 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,372 ₭ (3,437 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,337 ₭ (1,740 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,600,000 ₭ (225,652 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,300 ₭ (183 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 763,335 ₭ (107,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,259 ₭ (2,293 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,005,706 Dinar
(7,131,036 ₭)
in Vientiane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
822,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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