Cost of living in Laos compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ ($5.18) | $15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ ($5.82) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ ($2.08) | $4.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ ($1.64) | $0.88 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ ($1.22) | $2.98 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ ($1.06) | $4.01 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ ($11) | $6 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ ($4.31) | $3.36 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ ($1.38) | $1.77 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ ($1.05) | $3.15 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ ($13) | $14 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ ($1.79) | $1.94 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ ($1.39) | $2.04 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ ($4,087) | $2,269 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ ($1,327) | $1,629 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ ($100) | $177 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ ($696) | $1,625 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,518,880 ₭ ($501) | $1,155 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ ($33) | $109 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ ($27) | $47 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ ($389) | $298 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ ($89) | $118 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ ($21) | $11 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ ($1.32) | $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 ₭ ($72) | $49 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ ($55) | $45 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ ($111) | $86 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ ($55) | $112 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ ($21,176) | $22,992 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ ($1.01) | $0.75 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ ($40) | $81 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ ($1.66) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ ($52) | $110 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ ($3.06) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ ($2.57) | $3.55 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ ($3.33) | $5.08 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ ($1.10) | $3.57 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ ($1.87) | $1.83 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ ($3.36) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ ($7) | $45 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ ($15) | $24 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $223 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ ($53) | $74 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ ($3.25) | $4.82 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ ($1.20) | $5.81 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ ($0.02) | $0.19 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ ($83) | $52 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ ($1.77) | $8 | - 78% | |
| 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 43,067 prices entered by 5,513 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 27% cheaper than in United States
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