- Cost of Living
- Laos
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ (₨481) | ₨417 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (₨504) | ₨266 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (₨231) | ₨142 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (₨204) | ₨52 | + 295% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (₨101) | ₨72 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨80) | ₨40 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (₨1,032) | ₨201 | + 413% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (₨327) | ₨139 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨105) | ₨25 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (₨77) | ₨121 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (₨1,011) | ₨831 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (₨136) | ₨82 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (₨179) | ₨33 | + 450% | |
| Housing | + 277% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 277% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨310,302) | ₨30,938 | + 903% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨100,744) | ₨21,285 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (₨7,577) | ₨4,411 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨52,842) | ₨25,314 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (₨38,054) | ₨15,654 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (₨2,526) | ₨3,891 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (₨2,078) | ₨844 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (₨29,559) | ₨33,586 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨6,737) | ₨10,568 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨1,579) | ₨382 | + 313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨100) | ₨545 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨5,474) | ₨2,402 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨4,211) | ₨2,708 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨8,421) | ₨3,721 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨4,211) | ₨2,923 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (₨1,607,571) | ₨876,886 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (₨77) | ₨78 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨3,032) | ₨1,324 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨126) | ₨136 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨283 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨3,941) | ₨1,544 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨232) | ₨255 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (₨195) | ₨177 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨253) | ₨228 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨84) | ₨132 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (₨142) | ₨70 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (₨255) | ₨278 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (₨1,179) | ₨1,196 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨1,110) | ₨471 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,987 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (₨4,048) | ₨1,802 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨524) | ₨643 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (₨247) | ₨195 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (₨91) | ₨206 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨6,316) | ₨1,868 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (₨135) | ₨248 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,433 prices entered by 4,690 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 113% more expensive than in India
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