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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 2.25 times less for grocery shopping in Laos than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.66 PLN (1.82 USD) in Laos and 27.08 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Laos.

6.66 PLN
27.08 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.03 PLN (1.38 USD) in Laos and 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Laos.

5.03 PLN
9.21 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 22.39 PLN (6.13 USD) in Laos and 72.86 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Laos.

22.39 PLN
72.86 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 40.51 PLN (11.09 USD) in Laos and 65.77 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Laos.

40.51 PLN
65.77 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 20.66 PLN (5.66 USD) in Laos and 58.76 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Laos.

20.66 PLN
58.76 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.28 PLN (1.99 USD) in Laos and 69.43 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Laos.

7.28 PLN
69.43 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.99 PLN (1.09 USD) in Laos and 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Laos.

3.99 PLN
12.20 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.97 PLN (1.91 USD) for 12 eggs in Laos and 26.27 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Laos.

6.97 PLN
26.27 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.29 PLN (1.17 USD) in Laos and 13.92 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Laos.

4.29 PLN
13.92 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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91.32 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.69 PLN (1.28 USD) in Laos and 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Laos.

4.69 PLN
10.74 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.5 PLN (0.96 USD) in Laos and 18.31 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Laos.

3.50 PLN
18.31 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 87.13 PLN (23.84 USD) in Laos and 62.7 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

87.13 PLN
62.70 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.93 PLN (1.9 USD) in Laos and 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

6.93 PLN
5.81 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.82 PLN (1.05 USD) in Laos and 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Laos.

3.82 PLN
14.65 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.68 PLN (2.1 USD) in Laos and 20.9 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Laos.

7.68 PLN
20.90 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.82 PLN (1.59 USD) in Laos and 13.67 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Laos.

5.82 PLN
13.67 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.77 PLN (1.03 USD) in Laos and 30.22 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Laos.

3.77 PLN
30.22 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.81 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.61 PLN (2.36 USD) in Laos and 23.28 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Laos.

8.61 PLN
23.28 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.72 PLN (0.47 USD) in Laos and 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Laos.

1.72 PLN
9.10 PLN

Restaurant

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Laos vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.57 times less for meals in restaurants in Laos than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.93 PLN (1.62 USD) in Laos and 21.41 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Laos.

5.93 PLN
21.41 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.46 PLN (0.67 USD) in Laos and 12.06 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Laos.

2.46 PLN
12.06 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.89 PLN (1.34 USD) in Laos and 29.23 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Laos.

4.89 PLN
29.23 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.49 PLN (1.5 USD) in Laos and 43.85 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Laos.

5.49 PLN
43.85 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 20.26 PLN (5.54 USD) in Laos and 43.85 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Laos.

20.26 PLN
43.85 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 67.52 PLN (18.48 USD) in Laos and 511.58 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Laos.

67.52 PLN
511.58 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.44 PLN (2.31 USD) in Laos and 95.01 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Laos.

8.44 PLN
95.01 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.57 PLN (0.43 USD) in Laos and 9.32 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Laos.

1.57 PLN
9.32 PLN

Fuel

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Laos vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Laos than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.08 PLN (0.84 USD) in Laos and 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Laos.

3.08 PLN
3.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.62 PLN (1.26 USD) in Laos and 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United States.

4.62 PLN
3.39 PLN

Transportation

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Laos vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.72 times less for transportation in Laos than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 217.91 PLN (59.64 USD) in Laos and 482.34 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Laos.

217.91 PLN
482.34 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.16 PLN (0.59 USD) in Laos and 10.6 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Laos.

2.16 PLN
10.60 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 16.88 PLN (4.62 USD) in Laos and 153.47 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Laos.

16.88 PLN
153.47 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in Laos and 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Laos.

4.22 PLN
7.93 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.75 PLN (1.57 USD) in Laos and 18.23 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Laos.

5.75 PLN
18.23 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 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in Laos and 73.08 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Laos.

9.10 PLN
73.08 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 215.58 PLN (59 USD) in Laos and 576.51 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Laos.

215.58 PLN
576.51 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 28.98 PLN (7.93 USD) in Laos and 237.52 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Laos.

28.98 PLN
237.52 PLN

Flats for rent

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Laos vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.19 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 3084 PLN (843.91 USD) in Laos and 14827 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Laos.

3 084 PLN
14 827 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 2359 PLN (645.56 USD) in Laos and 9293 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Laos.

2 359 PLN
9 293 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 4609 PLN (1261.25 USD) in Laos and 30042 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Laos.

4 609 PLN
30 042 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 4062 PLN (1111.55 USD) in Laos and 19099 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Laos.

4 062 PLN
19 099 PLN

Flats for sale

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Laos vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.42 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 8217 PLN (2248.56 USD) in Laos and 63418 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Laos.

8 217 PLN
63 418 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 471.36 PLN (128.99 USD) in Laos and 44493 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.9% lower in Laos.

471.36 PLN
44 493 PLN

Salary

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Laos vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Laos is 11.37 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1653 PLN (452.25 USD) in Laos and 18801 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.2% lower in Laos.

1 653 PLN
18 801 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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379 PLN

Two stars

128 PLN
534 PLN

Three stars

216 PLN
713 PLN

Four stars

446 PLN
922 PLN

Five stars

1 036 PLN
2 196 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Laos: 6 cities, 236 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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