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Cost of Living & Prices:
Laos vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Laos vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.99 times less for grocery shopping in Laos than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 18.94 PLN (4.73 USD) in Laos and 23.38 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Laos.

18.94 PLN
23.38 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.05 PLN (2.26 USD) in Laos and 9.57 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Laos.

9.05 PLN
9.57 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 40.48 PLN (10.11 USD) in Laos and 84.05 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Laos.

40.48 PLN
84.05 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 52.05 PLN (13 USD) in Laos and 72.07 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Laos.

52.05 PLN
72.07 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 19.3 PLN (4.82 USD) in Laos and 69.75 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Laos.

19.30 PLN
69.75 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.01 PLN (2 USD) in Laos and 64.07 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Laos.

8.01 PLN
64.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.08 PLN (1.02 USD) in Laos and 12.85 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Laos.

4.08 PLN
12.85 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.73 PLN (2.18 USD) for 12 eggs in Laos and 18.98 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Laos.

8.73 PLN
18.98 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.97 PLN (1.74 USD) in Laos and 15.74 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Laos.

6.97 PLN
15.74 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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100.06 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.89 PLN (2.97 USD) in Laos and 11.37 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

11.89 PLN
11.37 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 6.89 PLN (1.72 USD) in Laos and 17.1 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Laos.

6.89 PLN
17.10 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 47.61 PLN (11.89 USD) in Laos and 66.91 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Laos.

47.61 PLN
66.91 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 12.29 PLN (3.07 USD) in Laos and 5.01 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in the United States.

12.29 PLN
5.01 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.29 PLN (1.82 USD) in Laos and 15.62 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Laos.

7.29 PLN
15.62 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.57 PLN (2.89 USD) in Laos and 21.34 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Laos.

11.57 PLN
21.34 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 8.33 PLN (2.08 USD) in Laos and 17.06 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Laos.

8.33 PLN
17.06 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.45 PLN (1.86 USD) in Laos and 32.91 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Laos.

7.45 PLN
32.91 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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35.96 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 15.18 PLN (3.79 USD) in Laos and 25.03 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Laos.

15.18 PLN
25.03 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 PLN (0.55 USD) in Laos and 10.01 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Laos.

2.20 PLN
10.01 PLN

Restaurant

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Laos vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.56 times less for meals in restaurants in Laos than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.33 PLN (2.33 USD) in Laos and 20.9 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Laos.

9.33 PLN
20.90 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.04 PLN (1.01 USD) in Laos and 11.21 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Laos.

4.04 PLN
11.21 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.64 PLN (1.16 USD) in Laos and 32.03 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Laos.

4.64 PLN
32.03 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.01 PLN (2.25 USD) in Laos and 40.04 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Laos.

9.01 PLN
40.04 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.02 PLN (5 USD) in Laos and 48.05 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Laos.

20.02 PLN
48.05 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.41 PLN (20.83 USD) in Laos and 400.41 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Laos.

83.41 PLN
400.41 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12.85 PLN (3.21 USD) in Laos and 100.1 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Laos.

12.85 PLN
100.10 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.72 PLN (0.43 USD) in Laos and 8.81 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Laos.

1.72 PLN
8.81 PLN

Fuel

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Laos vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.17 times more for fuel in Laos than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.48 PLN (0.87 USD) in Laos and 3.79 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Laos.

3.48 PLN
3.79 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 5.26 PLN (1.31 USD) in Laos and 3.68 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in the United States.

5.26 PLN
3.68 PLN

Transportation

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Laos vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.44 times less for transportation in Laos than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 23.78 PLN (5.94 USD) in Laos and 516.53 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Laos.

23.78 PLN
516.53 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.72 PLN (0.68 USD) in Laos and 11.01 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Laos.

2.72 PLN
11.01 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.02 PLN (5 USD) in Laos and 120.12 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Laos.

20.02 PLN
120.12 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.97 PLN (1.49 USD) in Laos and 7.45 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Laos.

5.97 PLN
7.45 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.01 PLN (3 USD) in Laos and 18.02 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Laos.

12.01 PLN
18.02 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Laos vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20.02 PLN (5 USD) in Laos and 72.07 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Laos.

20.02 PLN
72.07 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 137.02 PLN (34.22 USD) in Laos and 393.45 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Laos.

137.02 PLN
393.45 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 92.06 PLN (22.99 USD) in Laos and 152.16 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Laos.

92.06 PLN
152.16 PLN

Flats for rent

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Laos vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.91 times less for renting an apartment in Laos than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2251 PLN (562.24 USD) in Laos and 15218 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Laos.

2 251 PLN
15 218 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1033 PLN (257.88 USD) in Laos and 9531 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Laos.

1 033 PLN
9 531 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4391 PLN (1096.55 USD) in Laos and 28406 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Laos.

4 391 PLN
28 406 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2398 PLN (598.85 USD) in Laos and 16447 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Laos.

2 398 PLN
16 447 PLN

Flats for sale

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Laos vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.44 times less for buying an apartment in Laos than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9983 PLN (2493.1 USD) in Laos and 57171 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Laos.

9 983 PLN
57 171 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1192 PLN (297.7 USD) in Laos and 37139 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Laos.

1 192 PLN
37 139 PLN

Salary

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Laos vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Laos is 9.8 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2451 PLN (612.04 USD) in Laos and 24013 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 89.8% lower in Laos.

2 451 PLN
24 013 PLN

Hotels

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Laos vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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400 PLN

Two stars

129 PLN
627 PLN

Three stars

212 PLN
886 PLN

Four stars

450 PLN
1 237 PLN

Five stars

1 029 PLN
2 617 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • Laos: 6 cities, 261 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3602 hotels

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