Cost of living in Laos compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (₨377) | ₨388 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (₨424) | ₨280 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (₨151) | ₨141 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (₨119) | ₨52 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (₨89) | ₨72 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (₨77) | ₨37 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (₨807) | ₨215 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (₨314) | ₨141 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (₨100) | ₨28 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (₨77) | ₨127 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (₨915) | ₨825 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (₨130) | ₨84 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (₨101) | ₨35 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 282% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (₨297,367) | ₨31,230 | + 852% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (₨96,545) | ₨20,049 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (₨7,261) | ₨4,148 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (₨50,639) | ₨23,740 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,518,880 ₭ (₨36,467) | ₨13,807 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (₨2,421) | ₨3,140 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (₨1,991) | ₨743 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (₨28,327) | ₨30,621 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (₨6,456) | ₨10,530 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (₨1,513) | ₨379 | + 300% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (₨96) | ₨325 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (₨5,245) | ₨2,344 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (₨4,035) | ₨2,581 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (₨8,070) | ₨3,774 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (₨4,035) | ₨2,828 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (₨1,540,562) | ₨934,597 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (₨74) | ₨76 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (₨2,905) | ₨1,220 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (₨121) | ₨108 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (₨3,777) | ₨979 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (₨222) | ₨248 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (₨187) | ₨173 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (₨242) | ₨242 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (₨80) | ₨152 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (₨136) | ₨69 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (₨245) | ₨243 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (₨484) | ₨1,194 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (₨1,064) | ₨468 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,729 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (₨3,879) | ₨1,919 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (₨502) | ₨686 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (₨237) | ₨220 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (₨87) | ₨226 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (₨1.35) | ₨3.67 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (₨6,052) | ₨1,918 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (₨129) | ₨245 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,460 prices entered by 2,278 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 100% more expensive than in India
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