Cost of living in Laos compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,000 ₭ (Rp 88,866) | Rp 59,962 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70,000 ₭ (Rp 62,206) | Rp 55,395 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Rp 16,662) | Rp 27,371 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Rp 13,108) | Rp 20,165 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Rp 9,775) | Rp 26,969 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Rp 8,474) | Rp 17,108 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (Rp 124,413) | Rp 50,021 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Rp 34,552) | Rp 42,079 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Rp 11,037) | Rp 22,926 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,000 ₭ (Rp 10,664) | Rp 35,271 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170,000 ₭ (Rp 151,073) | Rp 302,386 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Rp 14,367) | Rp 19,961 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Rp 11,108) | Rp 18,941 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Rp 32,745,863) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Rp 10,631,419) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Rp 799,574) | Rp 871,567 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Rp 5,576,354) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,724,330 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Rp 355,465) | Rp 532,882 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (Rp 159,959) | Rp 345,070 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (Rp 4,443,310) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Rp 710,930) | Rp 1,498,840 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Rp 166,624) | Rp 70,816 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Rp 10,553) | Rp 78,155 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Rp 577,630) | Rp 560,382 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 444,331) | Rp 442,949 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Rp 888,662) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 444,331) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 29% 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 622,063,423) | Rp 492,973,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (Rp 10,664) | Rp 11,244 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Rp 319,918) | Rp 190,182 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Rp 13,330) | Rp 36,367 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (Rp 44,433) | Rp 60,467 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Rp 415,894) | Rp 332,000 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Rp 24,484) | Rp 67,999 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (Rp 55,541) | Rp 22,412 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 26,660) | Rp 34,558 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Rp 8,843) | Rp 30,035 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (Rp 26,660) | Rp 15,580 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (Rp 66,650) | Rp 88,350 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Laos | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Rp 53,320) | Rp 213,417 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Rp 117,178) | Rp 110,240 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 300,249 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (Rp 444,331) | Rp 490,881 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Rp 55,291) | Rp 92,882 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (Rp 39,990) | Rp 39,821 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (Rp 22,217) | Rp 44,788 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (Rp 7,830,001) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Rp 148) | Rp 1,816 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Rp 666,497) | Rp 585,606 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Rp 14,219) | Rp 36,785 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 625 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.889
IDR
/
LAK
Cost of living in Laos is about the same as in Indonesia
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