Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Vientiane | Zomba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58,855 ₭ (4,871 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 60,439 ₭ (5,002 Kwacha) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 120,701 ₭ (9,990 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,454 ₭ (1,941 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,378 ₭ (776 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128,574 ₭ (10,641 Kwacha) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 15,722 ₭ (1,301 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,348 ₭ (1,353 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | + 52% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Vientiane | Zomba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 722,877 ₭ (59,828 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303,140 ₭ (25,089 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 267,501 ₭ (22,139 Kwacha) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,703,410 ₭ (306,506 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,113,000 ₭ (17,637,892 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,782 ₭ (810 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32,462 ₭ (2,687 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,404 ₭ (2,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 22,320 ₭ (1,847 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49,137 ₭ (4,067 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 | 498,878 ₭ (41,289 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 27,920 ₭ (2,311 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,039 ₭ (1,162 Kwacha) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,072,510 ₭ (502,580 Kwacha) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18,771 ₭ (1,554 Kwacha) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2024.
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