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Cost of Living & Prices:
Laos vs. United States

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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 4.15 EUR (4.73 USD) in Laos and 5.12 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Laos.

4.15 EUR
5.12 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.98 EUR (2.26 USD) in Laos and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Laos.

1.98 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.87 EUR (10.11 USD) in Laos and 18.41 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Laos.

8.87 EUR
18.41 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.4 EUR (13 USD) in Laos and 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Laos.

11.40 EUR
15.79 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.23 EUR (4.82 USD) in Laos and 15.28 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Laos.

4.23 EUR
15.28 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Laos and 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Laos.

1.75 EUR
14.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Laos and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Laos.

0.89 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) for 12 eggs in Laos and 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Laos.

1.91 EUR
4.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.53 EUR (1.74 USD) in Laos and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Laos.

1.53 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.92 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.97 USD) in Laos and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in the United States.

2.61 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Laos and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Laos.

1.51 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.43 EUR (11.89 USD) in Laos and 14.66 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Laos.

10.43 EUR
14.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.69 EUR (3.07 USD) in Laos and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in the United States.

2.69 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Laos and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Laos.

1.60 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.53 EUR (2.89 USD) in Laos and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Laos.

2.53 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (2.08 USD) in Laos and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Laos.

1.82 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Laos and 7.21 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Laos.

1.63 EUR
7.21 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.79 USD) in Laos and 5.48 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Laos.

3.32 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Laos and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Laos.

0.48 EUR
2.19 EUR

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 2.04 EUR (2.33 USD) in Laos and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Laos.

2.04 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Laos and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Laos.

0.89 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Laos and 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Laos.

1.02 EUR
7.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.97 EUR (2.25 USD) in Laos and 8.77 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Laos.

1.97 EUR
8.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos and 10.53 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Laos.

4.39 EUR
10.53 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.27 EUR (20.83 USD) in Laos and 87.72 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Laos.

18.27 EUR
87.72 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in Laos and 21.93 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Laos.

2.82 EUR
21.93 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.38 EUR (0.43 USD) in Laos and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Laos.

0.38 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Laos vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Laos than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.76 EUR (0.87 USD) in Laos and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Laos.

0.76 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Laos and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in the United States.

1.15 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Laos vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.43 times less for transportation in Laos than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 5.21 EUR (5.94 USD) in Laos and 113.15 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Laos.

5.21 EUR
113.15 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Laos and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Laos.

0.60 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos and 26.31 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Laos.

4.39 EUR
26.31 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Laos and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Laos.

1.31 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Laos and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Laos.

2.63 EUR
3.95 EUR

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 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos and 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Laos.

4.39 EUR
15.79 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 30.02 EUR (34.22 USD) in Laos and 86.19 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Laos.

30.02 EUR
86.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.17 EUR (22.99 USD) in Laos and 33.33 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Laos.

20.17 EUR
33.33 EUR

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 493.17 EUR (562.24 USD) in Laos and 3334 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Laos.

493.17 EUR
3 334 EUR

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 226.2 EUR (257.88 USD) in Laos and 2088 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Laos.

226.20 EUR
2 088 EUR

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 961.84 EUR (1096.55 USD) in Laos and 6223 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Laos.

961.84 EUR
6 223 EUR

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 525.28 EUR (598.85 USD) in Laos and 3603 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Laos.

525.28 EUR
3 603 EUR

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 2187 EUR (2493.1 USD) in Laos and 12524 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Laos.

2 187 EUR
12 524 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 261.13 EUR (297.7 USD) in Laos and 8136 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Laos.

261.13 EUR
8 136 EUR

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 536.85 EUR (612.04 USD) in Laos and 5260 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 89.8% lower in Laos.

536.85 EUR
5 260 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
91 EUR

Two stars

30.7 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

52 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

107 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

249 EUR
527 EUR

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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