Cost of living in Vientiane, Laos vs Istanbul, Turkey
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vientiane (Laos) is 68% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56,623 ₭ (49TL) | 38TL | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53,792 ₭ (46TL) | 28TL | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29,330 ₭ (25TL) | 15TL | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,385 ₭ (17TL) | 5.86TL | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,861 ₭ (12TL) | 14TL | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,467 ₭ (9TL) | 5.64TL | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 131,120 ₭ (113TL) | 26TL | + 332% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,805 ₭ (20TL) | 6TL | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,169 ₭ (11TL) | 3.37TL | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,004 ₭ (8TL) | 13TL | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119,807 ₭ (103TL) | 89TL | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,722 ₭ (14TL) | 7TL | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,527 ₭ (13TL) | 2.59TL | + 416% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is 60% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,880,620 ₭ (7,645TL) | 4,326TL | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,092,860 ₭ (5,245TL) | 2,749TL | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783,346 ₭ (674TL) | 544TL | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,520,000 ₭ (4,752TL) | 3,655TL | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,630,540 ₭ (3,125TL) | 1,990TL | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303,140 ₭ (261TL) | 401TL | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 254,538 ₭ (219TL) | 72TL | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,245,970 ₭ (2,794TL) | 2,525TL | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,323,770 ₭ (1,140TL) | 736TL | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95,339 ₭ (82TL) | 35TL | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,375 ₭ (15TL) | 29TL | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Vientiane (Laos) is 49% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 566,667 ₭ (488TL) | 252TL | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 307,907 ₭ (265TL) | 203TL | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,033,330 ₭ (890TL) | 461TL | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437,500 ₭ (377TL) | 351TL | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is 10% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 196,540,000 ₭ (169,193TL) | 219,546TL | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,460 ₭ (8TL) | 6TL | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (310TL) | 243TL | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 94,590 ₭ (81TL) | 38TL | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Vientiane (Laos) is 10% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,737 ₭ (16TL) | 18TL | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27TL | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 384,000 ₭ (331TL) | 206TL | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,787 ₭ (33TL) | 28TL | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,750 ₭ (19TL) | 21TL | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36,850 ₭ (32TL) | 20TL | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,079 ₭ (8TL) | 9TL | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,017 ₭ (16TL) | 20TL | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,153 ₭ (38TL) | 46TL | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is 14% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141,667 ₭ (122TL) | 133TL | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145,597 ₭ (125TL) | 56TL | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 199TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 504,782 ₭ (435TL) | 342TL | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,191 ₭ (44TL) | 60TL | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,259 ₭ (21TL) | 17TL | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,775 ₭ (10TL) | 24TL | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,200,000 ₭ (2,755TL) | 3,950TL | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,081 ₭ (0.93TL) | 0.70TL | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525,000 ₭ (452TL) | 212TL | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,259 ₭ (14TL) | 19TL | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,225 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is 34% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 18,782TL (21,817,849 ₭) in Vientiane to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 14,000TL in Istanbul.
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