Cost of living in Laos compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Rp 59,420) | Rp 42,304 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Rp 66,848) | Rp 54,298 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Rp 23,874) | Rp 27,651 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Rp 18,781) | Rp 20,105 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Rp 14,006) | Rp 24,210 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Rp 12,142) | Rp 16,357 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Rp 127,329) | Rp 62,456 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Rp 49,506) | Rp 38,556 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Rp 15,814) | Rp 20,393 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Rp 12,096) | Rp 33,984 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Rp 144,306) | Rp 339,527 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Rp 20,585) | Rp 17,631 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Rp 15,916) | Rp 17,406 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Rp 46,918,792) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Rp 15,232,866) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Rp 1,145,642) | Rp 714,974 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Rp 7,989,889) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,667,230 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Rp 509,316) | Rp 492,821 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Rp 314,193) | Rp 276,658 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Rp 4,469,423) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Rp 1,018,631) | Rp 1,660,180 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Rp 238,742) | Rp 44,086 | + 442% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Rp 15,120) | Rp 58,559 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Rp 827,638) | Rp 648,513 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 636,645) | Rp 424,641 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Rp 1,273,289) | Rp 1,183,600 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 636,645) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Rp 243,070,883) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Rp 11,638) | Rp 8,834 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Rp 458,384) | Rp 230,004 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Rp 19,099) | Rp 23,701 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Rp 595,899) | Rp 246,943 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Rp 35,080) | Rp 32,223 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Rp 29,461) | Rp 22,334 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 38,199) | Rp 30,094 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Rp 12,671) | Rp 22,886 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Rp 21,428) | Rp 10,410 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Rp 38,623) | Rp 61,834 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Rp 76,397) | Rp 129,003 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Rp 167,895) | Rp 103,125 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 648,913 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Rp 612,000) | Rp 349,513 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Rp 79,221) | Rp 101,824 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Rp 37,337) | Rp 32,336 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Rp 13,739) | Rp 45,791 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,934,870 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Rp 212) | Rp 1,849 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Rp 954,967) | Rp 556,841 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Rp 20,373) | Rp 30,062 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 580 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.273
IDR
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Cost of living in Laos is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia
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