- Cost of Living
- Laos
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ (Rp 97,837) | Rp 64,942 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (Rp 102,517) | Rp 50,397 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (Rp 47,018) | Rp 31,350 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (Rp 41,547) | Rp 18,922 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (Rp 20,554) | Rp 22,795 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Rp 16,333) | Rp 15,321 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (Rp 209,890) | Rp 67,443 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Rp 66,597) | Rp 37,720 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Rp 21,274) | Rp 18,389 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (Rp 15,758) | Rp 31,175 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (Rp 205,545) | Rp 363,342 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (Rp 27,691) | Rp 18,399 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (Rp 36,399) | Rp 15,886 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 172% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Rp 63,116,772) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Rp 20,491,775) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Rp 1,541,157) | Rp 899,203 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Rp 10,748,273) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (Rp 7,740,264) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (Rp 513,862) | Rp 630,805 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Rp 422,663) | Rp 243,207 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (Rp 6,012,421) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Rp 1,370,298) | Rp 1,689,490 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Rp 321,164) | Rp 61,664 | + 421% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Rp 20,340) | Rp 55,521 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Rp 1,113,367) | Rp 612,994 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 856,436) | Rp 416,812 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Rp 1,712,872) | Rp 974,726 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 856,436) | Rp 821,580 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Rp 326,987,306) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Rp 15,656) | Rp 8,713 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Rp 616,634) | Rp 376,741 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Rp 25,693) | Rp 25,888 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 86,121 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Rp 801,624) | Rp 362,813 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Rp 47,191) | Rp 45,322 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Rp 39,632) | Rp 23,501 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 51,386) | Rp 33,880 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Rp 17,045) | Rp 15,234 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Rp 28,826) | Rp 13,078 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Rp 51,957) | Rp 92,813 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (Rp 239,802) | Rp 207,987 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Rp 225,858) | Rp 98,924 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Rp 823,283) | Rp 480,517 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Rp 106,571) | Rp 125,911 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Rp 50,227) | Rp 46,550 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Rp 18,482) | Rp 57,305 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,006,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,764 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Rp 1,284,654) | Rp 536,205 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Rp 27,406) | Rp 24,432 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,776 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia
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