Cost of living in Laos compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (Rp 73,533) | Rp 62,394 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (Rp 58,543) | Rp 60,225 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Rp 14,567) | Rp 32,593 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Rp 11,459) | Rp 24,589 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Rp 8,546) | Rp 31,337 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Rp 7,408) | Rp 14,750 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (Rp 108,768) | Rp 72,901 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (Rp 100,999) | Rp 45,403 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Rp 9,649) | Rp 22,376 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (Rp 12,650) | Rp 32,966 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (Rp 123,758) | Rp 344,694 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,943 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (Rp 31,077) | Rp 15,178 | + 105% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Rp 28,628,118) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Rp 9,294,534) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (Rp 233,074) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Rp 4,875,136) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Rp 310,766) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (Rp 139,845) | Rp 378,883 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (Rp 3,884,570) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Rp 621,531) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Rp 145,671) | Rp 91,402 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Rp 9,226) | Rp 83,441 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Rp 504,994) | Rp 651,126 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 388,457) | Rp 458,661 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Rp 776,914) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 388,457) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (Rp 543,839,844) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (Rp 9,323) | Rp 12,092 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Rp 279,689) | Rp 199,904 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Rp 11,654) | Rp 22,456 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (Rp 38,846) | Rp 96,147 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Rp 363,596) | Rp 264,826 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Rp 21,405) | Rp 66,604 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (Rp 48,557) | Rp 26,592 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 23,307) | Rp 33,023 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Rp 7,731) | Rp 27,953 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 23,307) | Rp 21,349 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (Rp 58,269) | Rp 84,361 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Rp 46,615) | Rp 261,890 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Rp 102,443) | Rp 96,262 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 388,457) | Rp 397,663 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Rp 48,338) | Rp 149,637 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (Rp 34,961) | Rp 38,785 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (Rp 19,423) | Rp 50,891 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (Rp 6,845,390) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Rp 130) | Rp 2,388 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Rp 582,686) | Rp 433,566 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 23,307) | Rp 42,636 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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