- Cost of Living
- Laos
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ (₨476) | ₨394 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (₨498) | ₨261 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (₨229) | ₨143 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (₨202) | ₨51 | + 293% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (₨100) | ₨71 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨79) | ₨38 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (₨1,021) | ₨200 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (₨324) | ₨138 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨103) | ₨25 | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (₨77) | ₨122 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (₨999) | ₨836 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (₨135) | ₨82 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (₨177) | ₨33 | + 441% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 271% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨306,913) | ₨30,701 | + 900% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨99,644) | ₨20,567 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (₨7,494) | ₨4,520 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨52,265) | ₨24,194 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (₨37,638) | ₨14,840 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (₨2,499) | ₨3,568 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (₨2,055) | ₨802 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (₨29,236) | ₨34,012 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨6,663) | ₨10,476 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨1,562) | ₨395 | + 295% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨99) | ₨571 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨5,414) | ₨2,438 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨4,165) | ₨2,726 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨8,329) | ₨3,784 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨4,165) | ₨2,944 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (₨1,590,015) | ₨881,987 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (₨76) | ₨78 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨2,998) | ₨1,367 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨125) | ₨128 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨3,898) | ₨1,317 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨229) | ₨252 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (₨193) | ₨177 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨250) | ₨226 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨83) | ₨131 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (₨140) | ₨71 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (₨253) | ₨273 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (₨1,166) | ₨1,199 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨1,098) | ₨475 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,900 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (₨4,003) | ₨1,984 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨518) | ₨594 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (₨244) | ₨226 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (₨90) | ₨206 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,165 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨65 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨6,247) | ₨1,868 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (₨133) | ₨256 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,150 prices entered by 4,396 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 109% more expensive than in India
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