Cost of living in Laos compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Laos | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (¥693) | ¥997 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (¥552) | ¥723 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (¥137) | ¥519 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (¥108) | ¥203 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (¥81) | ¥324 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (¥70) | ¥616 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (¥1,026) | ¥932 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (¥952) | ¥848 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (¥91) | ¥542 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (¥119) | ¥288 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (¥1,167) | ¥1,241 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥242 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (¥293) | ¥205 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Laos | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (¥269,932) | ¥283,097 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (¥87,637) | ¥164,457 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (¥2,198) | ¥23,456 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (¥45,967) | ¥150,506 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,601 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (¥2,930) | ¥36,588 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (¥1,319) | ¥4,379 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (¥36,627) | ¥52,721 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (¥5,860) | ¥36,350 | - 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (¥1,374) | ¥1,077 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (¥87) | ¥1,368 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Laos | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (¥4,762) | ¥6,007 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (¥3,663) | ¥5,278 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (¥7,325) | ¥9,665 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (¥3,663) | ¥13,627 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Laos | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (¥5,127,815) | ¥2,740,140 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (¥88) | ¥170 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (¥2,637) | ¥9,951 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Laos | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (¥110) | ¥2,154 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (¥366) | ¥2,551 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (¥3,428) | ¥5,499 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (¥202) | ¥1,340 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (¥458) | ¥842 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (¥220) | ¥750 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (¥73) | ¥225 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (¥220) | ¥233 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (¥549) | ¥3,812 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Laos | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (¥440) | ¥4,064 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (¥966) | ¥3,590 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (¥3,663) | ¥6,047 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (¥456) | ¥896 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (¥330) | ¥487 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (¥183) | ¥585 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (¥64,545) | ¥98,506 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (¥1) | ¥52 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (¥5,494) | ¥9,275 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (¥220) | ¥587 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 793 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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