Cost of living in Laos compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Rp 70,635) | Rp 49,381 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Rp 79,465) | Rp 55,115 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Rp 28,380) | Rp 32,165 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Rp 22,326) | Rp 20,667 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Rp 16,649) | Rp 25,337 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Rp 14,433) | Rp 17,064 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Rp 151,361) | Rp 61,721 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Rp 58,850) | Rp 37,576 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Rp 18,799) | Rp 19,651 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Rp 14,379) | Rp 33,333 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Rp 171,542) | Rp 375,202 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Rp 24,470) | Rp 18,761 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Rp 18,920) | Rp 18,326 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Rp 55,774,320) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Rp 18,107,942) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Rp 1,361,872) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Rp 9,497,913) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,313,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Rp 605,445) | Rp 979,539 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Rp 373,494) | Rp 329,516 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Rp 5,312,989) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Rp 1,210,889) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Rp 283,802) | Rp 66,640 | + 326% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Rp 17,974) | Rp 65,894 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Rp 983,848) | Rp 680,041 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 756,806) | Rp 422,463 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Rp 1,513,612) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 756,806) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Rp 288,948,471) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Rp 13,834) | Rp 8,964 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Rp 544,900) | Rp 228,023 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Rp 22,704) | Rp 29,297 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Rp 708,370) | Rp 256,292 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Rp 41,702) | Rp 80,956 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Rp 35,022) | Rp 22,650 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 45,408) | Rp 44,295 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Rp 15,062) | Rp 22,030 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Rp 25,472) | Rp 12,336 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Rp 45,913) | Rp 81,128 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Rp 90,817) | Rp 176,169 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Rp 199,583) | Rp 104,243 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Rp 727,510) | Rp 367,409 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Rp 94,173) | Rp 133,391 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Rp 44,384) | Rp 36,857 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Rp 16,332) | Rp 48,222 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Rp 252) | Rp 1,787 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Rp 1,135,209) | Rp 604,695 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Rp 24,218) | Rp 28,427 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 929 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.514
IDR
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Cost of living in Laos is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia
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