Cost of living in Laos compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Laos is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Rp 71,739) | Rp 61,616 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Rp 80,707) | Rp 50,879 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Rp 28,824) | Rp 28,690 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Rp 22,675) | Rp 19,092 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Rp 16,910) | Rp 26,655 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Rp 14,659) | Rp 15,384 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Rp 153,727) | Rp 69,458 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Rp 59,770) | Rp 39,153 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Rp 19,093) | Rp 19,538 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Rp 14,604) | Rp 30,210 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Rp 174,223) | Rp 433,415 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Rp 24,852) | Rp 16,020 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Rp 19,216) | Rp 14,528 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Rp 56,646,025) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Rp 18,390,954) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Rp 1,383,157) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Rp 9,646,358) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,518,880 ₭ (Rp 6,946,730) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (Rp 461,180) | Rp 660,848 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Rp 379,332) | Rp 268,756 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Rp 5,396,026) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Rp 1,229,815) | Rp 1,371,860 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Rp 288,238) | Rp 52,413 | + 450% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Rp 18,255) | Rp 51,166 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Rp 999,224) | Rp 639,688 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 768,634) | Rp 543,010 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Rp 1,537,268) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 768,634) | Rp 883,123 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Rp 293,464,486) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Rp 14,051) | Rp 9,231 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Rp 553,417) | Rp 360,956 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Rp 23,059) | Rp 30,366 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Rp 719,441) | Rp 257,547 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Rp 42,353) | Rp 41,237 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Rp 35,569) | Rp 24,297 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 46,118) | Rp 30,182 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Rp 15,297) | Rp 19,131 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Rp 25,870) | Rp 14,080 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Rp 46,630) | Rp 66,998 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Rp 92,236) | Rp 184,609 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Rp 202,703) | Rp 104,111 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Rp 738,880) | Rp 433,102 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Rp 95,645) | Rp 128,455 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Rp 45,078) | Rp 46,128 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Rp 16,588) | Rp 51,877 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Rp 256) | Rp 1,407 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Rp 1,152,951) | Rp 501,792 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Rp 24,596) | Rp 23,371 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,364 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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