Cost of living in Laos compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (₨367) | ₨370 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (₨413) | ₨294 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (₨147) | ₨143 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (₨116) | ₨52 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (₨86) | ₨73 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨75) | ₨36 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (₨786) | ₨227 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (₨306) | ₨140 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨98) | ₨31 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (₨75) | ₨132 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (₨891) | ₨774 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (₨127) | ₨85 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (₨98) | ₨36 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 245% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨289,679) | ₨33,301 | + 770% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨94,048) | ₨19,937 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (₨7,073) | ₨4,363 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨49,330) | ₨19,026 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,499 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (₨3,145) | ₨3,334 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (₨1,940) | ₨676 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (₨27,594) | ₨29,555 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨6,289) | ₨10,444 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨1,474) | ₨411 | + 259% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨93) | ₨211 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨5,110) | ₨2,314 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨3,931) | ₨2,579 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨7,861) | ₨3,601 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨3,931) | ₨2,719 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (₨1,500,732) | ₨918,724 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (₨72) | ₨80 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨2,830) | ₨1,164 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨118) | ₨100 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨3,679) | ₨624 | + 489% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨217) | ₨316 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (₨182) | ₨161 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨236) | ₨254 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨78) | ₨140 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (₨132) | ₨68 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (₨238) | ₨239 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (₨472) | ₨1,195 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨1,037) | ₨471 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (₨3,779) | ₨1,629 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨489) | ₨568 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (₨231) | ₨193 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (₨85) | ₨190 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (₨1.31) | ₨5.27 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨5,896) | ₨1,577 | + 274% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (₨126) | ₨271 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,017 prices entered by 2,079 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 99% more expensive than in India
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