Cost of living in Vientiane, Laos vs Delhi, India
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vientiane (Laos) is 43% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56,623 ₭ (₨452) | ₨517 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53,792 ₭ (₨429) | ₨287 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29,330 ₭ (₨234) | ₨153 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,385 ₭ (₨155) | ₨56 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,861 ₭ (₨111) | ₨76 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,467 ₭ (₨84) | ₨38 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 131,120 ₭ (₨1,047) | ₨218 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,805 ₭ (₨190) | ₨119 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,169 ₭ (₨105) | ₨28 | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,004 ₭ (₨72) | ₨130 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119,807 ₭ (₨956) | ₨1,204 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,722 ₭ (₨125) | ₨82 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,527 ₭ (₨124) | ₨30 | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is 75% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,880,620 ₭ (₨70,888) | ₨40,575 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,092,860 ₭ (₨48,635) | ₨23,178 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783,346 ₭ (₨6,253) | ₨4,645 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,520,000 ₭ (₨44,062) | ₨25,531 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,630,540 ₭ (₨28,980) | ₨15,415 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303,140 ₭ (₨2,420) | ₨3,363 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 254,538 ₭ (₨2,032) | ₨649 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,245,970 ₭ (₨25,910) | ₨29,554 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,323,770 ₭ (₨10,567) | ₨8,781 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95,339 ₭ (₨761) | ₨344 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,375 ₭ (₨139) | ₨182 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vientiane (Laos) is 14% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 566,667 ₭ (₨4,523) | ₨2,644 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 307,907 ₭ (₨2,458) | ₨2,917 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,033,330 ₭ (₨8,248) | ₨3,709 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437,500 ₭ (₨3,492) | ₨2,647 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is 59% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 196,540,000 ₭ (₨1,568,838) | ₨949,239 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,460 ₭ (₨76) | ₨78 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨2,874) | ₨1,584 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 94,590 ₭ (₨755) | ₨219 | + 245% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Vientiane (Laos) is 36% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,737 ₭ (₨150) | ₨97 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨180 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 384,000 ₭ (₨3,065) | ₨526 | + 483% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,787 ₭ (₨302) | ₨294 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,750 ₭ (₨174) | ₨141 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36,850 ₭ (₨294) | ₨324 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,079 ₭ (₨72) | ₨100 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,017 ₭ (₨152) | ₨69 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,153 ₭ (₨352) | ₨259 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is 7% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141,667 ₭ (₨1,131) | ₨1,111 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145,597 ₭ (₨1,162) | ₨778 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,260 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 504,782 ₭ (₨4,029) | ₨2,774 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,191 ₭ (₨409) | ₨730 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,259 ₭ (₨194) | ₨244 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,775 ₭ (₨94) | ₨270 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,200,000 ₭ (₨25,543) | ₨39,768 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,081 ₭ (₨9) | ₨3.90 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525,000 ₭ (₨4,191) | ₨2,478 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,259 ₭ (₨130) | ₨331 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is 44% more expensive than in Delhi (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨176,257 (22,081,061 ₭) in Vientiane to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨122,000 in Delhi.
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