Cost of living in Laos compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (₨375) | ₨435 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (₨299) | ₨366 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (₨74) | ₨181 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (₨58) | ₨62 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (₨44) | ₨103 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨38) | ₨45 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (₨555) | ₨245 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (₨515) | ₨186 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨49) | ₨40 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (₨65) | ₨163 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (₨632) | ₨913 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨90 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (₨159) | ₨42 | + 276% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨146,107) | ₨46,217 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨47,436) | ₨27,563 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (₨1,190) | ₨5,251 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨24,881) | ₨29,447 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨18,503 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (₨1,586) | ₨4,866 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (₨714) | ₨706 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (₨19,825) | ₨26,371 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨3,172) | ₨11,993 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨743) | ₨501 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨47) | ₨592 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨2,577) | ₨2,322 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨1,983) | ₨2,519 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨3,965) | ₨3,978 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨1,983) | ₨2,853 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is about the same as in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (₨2,775,554) | ₨1,528,690 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (₨48) | ₨105 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨1,427) | ₨1,770 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨59) | ₨100 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (₨198) | ₨233 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨1,856) | ₨1,187 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨109) | ₨329 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (₨248) | ₨243 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨119) | ₨283 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨39) | ₨189 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (₨119) | ₨89 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (₨297) | ₨307 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 36% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Laos | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (₨238) | ₨1,365 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨523) | ₨563 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,770 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (₨1,983) | ₨2,328 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨247) | ₨865 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (₨178) | ₨261 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (₨99) | ₨197 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (₨34,936) | ₨43,773 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (₨0.66) | ₨8 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨2,974) | ₨1,580 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (₨119) | ₨249 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,498 prices entered by 457 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is about the same as in India
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