Cost of living in Laos compared to Thailand
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Laos is 24% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Laos | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (165 ฿) | 171 ฿ | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (131 ฿) | 231 ฿ | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (33 ฿) | 64 ฿ | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (26 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (19 ฿) | 88 ฿ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (17 ฿) | 68 ฿ | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (244 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (226 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 242% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (22 ฿) | 46 ฿ | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (28 ฿) | 53 ฿ | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (277 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 43 ฿ | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (70 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 8% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Laos is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
Laos | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (64,114 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (20,816 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (522 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (10,918 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 11,619 ฿ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (696 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (313 ฿) | 457 ฿ | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (8,700 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (1,392 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (326 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (21 ฿) | 333 ฿ | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Laos is 39% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Laos | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (1,131 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (870 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (1,740 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (870 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Laos is 35% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Laos | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (1,217,962 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (21 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (626 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Laos is 41% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Laos | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (26 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (87 ฿) | 165 ฿ | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (814 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (48 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (109 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (52 ฿) | 156 ฿ | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (17 ฿) | 70 ฿ | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (52 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (130 ฿) | 255 ฿ | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Laos is 50% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Laos | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (104 ฿) | 705 ฿ | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (229 ฿) | 441 ฿ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,543 ฿ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (870 ฿) | 1,506 ฿ | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (108 ฿) | 376 ฿ | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (78 ฿) | 101 ฿ | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (43 ฿) | 115 ฿ | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (15,331 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (0.29 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (1,305 ฿) | 1,870 ฿ | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (52 ฿) | 146 ฿ | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 416 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 27% cheaper than in Thailand
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