Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is 26% cheaper than in Seville (Spain)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Vientiane (Laos) is 42% cheaper than in Seville (Spain) | ||||
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| Vientiane | Seville | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58,855 ₭ (€2.78) | €14 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,439 ₭ (€2.86) | €9 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €3.65 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.06 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €2.99 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.95 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 120,701 ₭ (€5.70) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,454 ₭ (€1.11) | €1.92 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.14 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,378 ₭ (€0.44) | €1.18 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128,574 ₭ (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,722 ₭ (€0.74) | €1.78 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,348 ₭ (€0.77) | €0.99 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is 10% cheaper than in Seville (Spain) | ||||
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| Vientiane | Seville | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | €1,075 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €731 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 722,877 ₭ (€34) | €108 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €822 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €559 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303,140 ₭ (€14) | €78 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 267,501 ₭ (€13) | €26 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,703,410 ₭ (€175) | €404 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €86 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Seville (Spain) | ||||
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| Vientiane | Seville | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €81 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €25 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €77 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is 41% cheaper than in Seville (Spain) | ||||
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| Vientiane | Seville | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,113,000 ₭ (€10,071) | €30,560 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,782 ₭ (€0.46) | €1.74 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €28 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vientiane (Laos) is 20% cheaper than in Seville (Spain) | ||||
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| Vientiane | Seville | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,462 ₭ (€1.53) | €5.33 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €56 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.41 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,404 ₭ (€1.15) | €1.88 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.49 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.07 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,320 ₭ (€1.05) | €1.94 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49,137 ₭ (€2.32) | €14 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is 16% cheaper than in Seville (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vientiane | Seville | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €15 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €56 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 498,878 ₭ (€24) | €31 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27,920 ₭ (€1.32) | €2.33 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,039 ₭ (€0.66) | €3.01 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,072,510 ₭ (€287) | €478 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €44 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18,771 ₭ (€0.89) | €4.71 | - 81% | |
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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 223 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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