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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 6.54 PLN (1.82 USD) in Laos and 26.6 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Laos.

6.54 PLN
26.60 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.93 PLN (1.37 USD) in Laos and 9.05 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Laos.

4.93 PLN
9.05 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 21.98 PLN (6.12 USD) in Laos and 71.57 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Laos.

21.98 PLN
71.57 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 39.77 PLN (11.08 USD) in Laos and 64.61 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Laos.

39.77 PLN
64.61 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 20.29 PLN (5.65 USD) in Laos and 57.72 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Laos.

20.29 PLN
57.72 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.15 PLN (1.99 USD) in Laos and 68.2 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Laos.

7.15 PLN
68.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.92 PLN (1.09 USD) in Laos and 11.99 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Laos.

3.92 PLN
11.99 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.84 PLN (1.91 USD) for 12 eggs in Laos and 25.81 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Laos.

6.84 PLN
25.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.21 PLN (1.17 USD) in Laos and 13.68 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Laos.

4.21 PLN
13.68 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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89.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.61 PLN (1.28 USD) in Laos and 10.55 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Laos.

4.61 PLN
10.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.44 PLN (0.96 USD) in Laos and 17.98 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Laos.

3.44 PLN
17.98 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 85.54 PLN (23.83 USD) in Laos and 61.6 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

85.54 PLN
61.60 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.81 PLN (1.9 USD) in Laos and 5.71 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in the United States.

6.81 PLN
5.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.75 PLN (1.05 USD) in Laos and 14.39 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Laos.

3.75 PLN
14.39 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 7.54 PLN (2.1 USD) in Laos and 20.53 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Laos.

7.54 PLN
20.53 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.71 PLN (1.59 USD) in Laos and 13.42 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Laos.

5.71 PLN
13.42 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.7 PLN (1.03 USD) in Laos and 29.69 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Laos.

3.70 PLN
29.69 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.23 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.46 PLN (2.36 USD) in Laos and 22.87 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Laos.

8.46 PLN
22.87 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.69 PLN (0.47 USD) in Laos and 8.94 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Laos.

1.69 PLN
8.94 PLN

Restaurant

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Laos vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.58 times less for meals in restaurants in Laos than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.82 PLN (1.62 USD) in Laos and 21.03 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Laos.

5.82 PLN
21.03 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.41 PLN (0.67 USD) in Laos and 11.85 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Laos.

2.41 PLN
11.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.8 PLN (1.34 USD) in Laos and 28.72 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Laos.

4.80 PLN
28.72 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.39 PLN (1.5 USD) in Laos and 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Laos.

5.39 PLN
43.07 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 19.89 PLN (5.54 USD) in Laos and 43.07 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Laos.

19.89 PLN
43.07 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 66.29 PLN (18.47 USD) in Laos and 502.53 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Laos.

66.29 PLN
502.53 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.29 PLN (2.31 USD) in Laos and 93.33 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Laos.

8.29 PLN
93.33 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.54 PLN (0.43 USD) in Laos and 9.15 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Laos.

1.54 PLN
9.15 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 3.03 PLN (0.84 USD) in Laos and 3.54 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Laos.

3.03 PLN
3.54 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.54 PLN (1.26 USD) in Laos and 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

4.54 PLN
3.33 PLN

Transportation

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Laos vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.73 times less for transportation in Laos than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 213.94 PLN (59.6 USD) in Laos and 473.81 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Laos.

213.94 PLN
473.81 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.12 PLN (0.59 USD) in Laos and 10.41 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Laos.

2.12 PLN
10.41 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 16.57 PLN (4.62 USD) in Laos and 150.76 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Laos.

16.57 PLN
150.76 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.15 PLN (1.15 USD) in Laos and 7.79 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Laos.

4.15 PLN
7.79 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.65 PLN (1.57 USD) in Laos and 17.91 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Laos.

5.65 PLN
17.91 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 8.93 PLN (2.49 USD) in Laos and 71.79 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Laos.

8.93 PLN
71.79 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 211.64 PLN (58.96 USD) in Laos and 566.31 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Laos.

211.64 PLN
566.31 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 28.45 PLN (7.92 USD) in Laos and 233.32 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Laos.

28.45 PLN
233.32 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 3027 PLN (843.42 USD) in Laos and 14565 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Laos.

3 027 PLN
14 565 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 2316 PLN (645.18 USD) in Laos and 9129 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Laos.

2 316 PLN
9 129 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 4525 PLN (1260.52 USD) in Laos and 29511 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Laos.

4 525 PLN
29 511 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 3988 PLN (1110.91 USD) in Laos and 18761 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Laos.

3 988 PLN
18 761 PLN

Flats for sale

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Laos vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.43 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 8066 PLN (2247.25 USD) in Laos and 62296 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Laos.

8 066 PLN
62 296 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 462.75 PLN (128.92 USD) in Laos and 43706 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.9% lower in Laos.

462.75 PLN
43 706 PLN

Salary

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Laos vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Laos is 11.39 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1622 PLN (451.99 USD) in Laos and 18469 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.2% lower in Laos.

1 622 PLN
18 469 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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372 PLN

Two stars

125 PLN
525 PLN

Three stars

213 PLN
701 PLN

Four stars

438 PLN
906 PLN

Five stars

1 017 PLN
2 157 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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