Cost of living in Laos compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ ($4.95) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ ($5.57) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ ($1.99) | $4.27 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ ($1.57) | $0.88 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ ($1.17) | $2.88 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ ($1.01) | $4.18 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ ($11) | $6 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ ($4.13) | $3.44 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ ($1.32) | $1.76 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ ($1.01) | $3.11 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ ($1.72) | $1.99 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ ($1.33) | $2.18 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ ($3,912) | $2,189 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ ($1,270) | $1,581 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ ($96) | $179 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ ($666) | $1,543 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,142 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ ($42) | $113 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ ($26) | $52 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ ($373) | $272 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ ($85) | $127 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ ($20) | $11 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ ($1.26) | $22 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ ($69) | $47 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ ($53) | $42 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ ($106) | $86 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ ($53) | $107 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ ($20,265) | $23,518 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ ($0.97) | $0.66 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ ($38) | $74 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ ($1.59) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ ($50) | $111 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ ($2.92) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ ($2.46) | $3.45 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ ($3.18) | $4.86 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ ($1.06) | $3.66 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ ($1.79) | $1.81 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ ($3.22) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ ($6) | $47 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ ($14) | $25 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $197 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ ($51) | $78 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ ($3.11) | $4.94 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ ($1.15) | $5.65 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ ($0.02) | $0.25 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ ($80) | $49 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ ($1.70) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,082 prices entered by 4,182 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00011
USD
/
LAK
Cost of living in Laos is 25% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 56% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 8% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States