Cost of living in Laos compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (₨385) | ₨384 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (₨307) | ₨353 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (₨76) | ₨173 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (₨60) | ₨58 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (₨45) | ₨85 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨39) | ₨47 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (₨570) | ₨262 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (₨529) | ₨164 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨51) | ₨32 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (₨66) | ₨173 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (₨648) | ₨796 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨98 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (₨163) | ₨40 | + 310% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨150,004) | ₨54,213 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨48,701) | ₨33,306 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (₨1,221) | ₨4,784 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨25,544) | ₨33,154 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨18,976 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (₨1,628) | ₨5,231 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (₨733) | ₨646 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (₨20,354) | ₨31,090 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨3,257) | ₨11,916 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨763) | ₨571 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨48) | ₨578 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨2,646) | ₨2,290 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨2,035) | ₨2,801 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨4,071) | ₨4,377 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨2,035) | ₨3,238 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (₨2,849,580) | ₨1,723,340 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (₨49) | ₨105 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨1,465) | ₨910 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨61) | ₨155 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (₨204) | ₨289 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨1,905) | ₨932 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨112) | ₨381 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (₨254) | ₨204 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨122) | ₨288 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨41) | ₨178 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (₨122) | ₨94 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (₨305) | ₨323 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (₨244) | ₨1,414 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨537) | ₨624 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (₨2,035) | ₨1,861 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨253) | ₨817 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (₨183) | ₨216 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (₨102) | ₨179 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (₨35,868) | ₨53,125 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (₨0.68) | ₨1.29 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨3,053) | ₨1,478 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (₨122) | ₨286 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,569 prices entered by 1,270 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 12% more expensive than in India
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