- 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 | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vientiane (Laos) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,709 ₭ (9,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55,029 ₭ (7,884 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29,959 ₭ (4,292 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18,149 ₭ (2,600 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,400 ₭ (2,063 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11,333 ₭ (1,624 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171,676 ₭ (24,597 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25,000 ₭ (3,582 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15,260 ₭ (2,186 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,286 ₭ (1,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116,872 ₭ (16,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 15,753 ₭ (2,257 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13,445 ₭ (1,926 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,423,870 ₭ (1,206,943 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,600,000 ₭ (659,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 780,933 ₭ (111,889 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,441,040 ₭ (779,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,800,000 ₭ (401,174 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 288,074 ₭ (41,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 287,213 ₭ (41,151 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,118,500 ₭ (446,808 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,323,770 ₭ (189,665 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95,339 ₭ (13,660 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,906 ₭ (2,709 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 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 ₭ (143,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 307,907 ₭ (44,116 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,117,230 ₭ (160,073 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 434% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 457,878 ₭ (65,603 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is 7% 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 ₭ (28,306,433 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,841 ₭ (1,410 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 90,101 ₭ (12,909 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 ₭ (2,847 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,400 ₭ (2,063 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 356,048 ₭ (51,013 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 410% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 37,787 ₭ (5,414 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,361 ₭ (3,347 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,935 ₭ (5,578 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,498 ₭ (1,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,017 ₭ (2,725 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 137,702 ₭ (19,729 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is 14% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 139,167 ₭ (19,939 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 122,351 ₭ (17,530 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 | 486,929 ₭ (69,766 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60,481 ₭ (8,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,810 ₭ (3,411 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,337 ₭ (1,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,600,000 ₭ (229,242 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,300 ₭ (186 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 763,335 ₭ (109,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,259 ₭ (2,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 950,086 Dinar
(6,631,133 ₭)
in Vientiane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
757,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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