Cost of Living in Laos
Summary of cost of living in Laos:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are C$3,074.6 (₭49,062,089.9), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are C$838.0 (₭13,371,801.8), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Laos is, on average, 51.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Laos is, on average, 52.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | C$3.13 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | C$25.07 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | C$7.52 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | C$1.81 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$2.51 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | C$2.46 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | C$1.12 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | C$0.60 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | C$2.85 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | C$1.46 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | C$0.65 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | C$2.63 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | C$14.97 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | C$3.96 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | C$4.36 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | C$1.13 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | C$0.73 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | C$1.68 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | C$0.98 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | C$0.93 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | C$0.69 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | C$1.49 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | C$0.71 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | C$14.12 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | C$1.61 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | C$2.53 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | C$2.51 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | C$0.71 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | C$80.90 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | C$1.72 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | C$2.27 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | C$6.27 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | C$2.02 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | C$40,053.73 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | C$40,575.38 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | C$124.24 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | C$28.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | C$15.67 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | C$78.80 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | C$10.70 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | C$4.74 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | C$454.69 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | C$15,013.58 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | C$71.32 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | C$87.72 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | C$103.08 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | C$72.88 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$1,124.89 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$687.23 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | C$2,150.35 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | C$1,339.59 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | C$338.69 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | C$115.98 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | C$688.44 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.06 | |
Prices in Laos
This country had 103 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 5 October 2026
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Last update: 5 October 2026
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