Cost of living in Laos compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (₨274) | ₨336 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (₨308) | ₨294 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (₨110) | ₨163 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (₨86) | ₨54 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (₨64) | ₨83 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨56) | ₨40 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (₨586) | ₨216 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (₨228) | ₨152 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨73) | ₨29 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (₨56) | ₨148 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (₨665) | ₨766 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (₨95) | ₨88 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (₨73) | ₨35 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨216,063) | ₨30,707 | + 604% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨70,148) | ₨20,031 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (₨5,276) | ₨4,413 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨36,794) | ₨22,933 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (₨2,345) | ₨3,664 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (₨1,447) | ₨511 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (₨20,582) | ₨29,219 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨4,691) | ₨12,383 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨1,099) | ₨416 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨70) | ₨320 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨3,811) | ₨2,328 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨2,932) | ₨2,564 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨5,864) | ₨3,571 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨2,932) | ₨3,002 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (₨1,119,352) | ₨980,422 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (₨54) | ₨107 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨2,111) | ₨1,414 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨88) | ₨140 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨2,744) | ₨1,443 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨162) | ₨402 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (₨136) | ₨190 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨176) | ₨248 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨58) | ₨152 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (₨99) | ₨72 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (₨178) | ₨373 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (₨352) | ₨1,405 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨773) | ₨592 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (₨2,818) | ₨2,140 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨365) | ₨607 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (₨172) | ₨229 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (₨63) | ₨173 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (₨0.98) | ₨1.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨4,398) | ₨1,540 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (₨94) | ₨247 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,510 prices entered by 967 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Laos is 47% more expensive than in India
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