Cost of Living in Laos
Summary of cost of living in Laos:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,178.1$ (47,041,368.4₭), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 595.5$ (12,861,517.7₭), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Laos is, on average, 50.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Laos is, on average, 55.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.32 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 18.52 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5.56 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.39 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.85 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1.72 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.72 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.44 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.10 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.05 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.51 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.10 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.85 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.07 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2.98 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.23 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.08 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.47 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.56 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.15 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.40 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.53 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 59.77 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.27 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.68 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 4.63 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.33 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 29,593.56 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 29,472.95 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 91.20 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.90 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 11.58 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 49.54 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 7.85 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3.45 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 334.86 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,853.18 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 51.90 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 63.93 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.07 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 53.22 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 826.19 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 493.39 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,423.66 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 867.66 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 243.26 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 48.69 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 495.21 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.06 | |
Prices in Laos
This country had 93 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 21 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 21 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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