- Cost of Living
- Laos
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ ($3.22) | $4.57 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ ($2.84) | $0.89 | + 218% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ ($1.41) | $3.17 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ ($1.12) | $4.04 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ ($14) | $6 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ ($4.56) | $3.33 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ ($1.46) | $1.59 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ ($1.08) | $3.38 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ ($14) | $15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ ($1.90) | $1.92 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ ($2.49) | $2.12 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 1% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ ($4,320) | $2,036 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ ($1,402) | $1,572 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ ($105) | $178 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ ($736) | $1,573 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ ($530) | $1,125 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ ($35) | $123 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ ($29) | $48 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ ($411) | $334 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ ($94) | $118 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ ($22) | $11 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ ($1.39) | $22 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 26% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ ($76) | $47 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ ($59) | $45 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ ($117) | $85 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ ($59) | $115 | - 49% | |
| 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 ₭ ($22,379) | $22,261 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ ($1.07) | $0.77 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ ($42) | $85 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ ($1.76) | $7 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ ($55) | $111 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ ($3.23) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ ($2.71) | $3.51 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ ($3.52) | $5.09 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ ($1.17) | $3.44 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ ($1.97) | $1.86 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ ($3.56) | $21 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ ($16) | $45 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ ($15) | $25 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ ($56) | $79 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ ($7) | $12 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ ($3.44) | $4.87 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ ($1.26) | $5.88 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ ($88) | $53 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ ($1.88) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,730 prices entered by 13,648 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00012
USD
/
LAK
Cost of living in Laos is 17% cheaper than in United States
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