Southeast Asia
Cost of living in Laos
23%of US price level
Is Laos expensive?
Prices in Laos are about 23% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Nong Khiaw, at about $269–449 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Laos, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nong Khiaw | $269–449 | — | $1.1–2.2 | 100/100 |
| 4000 Islands | $314–538 | — | $1.1–2.2 | 99/100 |
| Phonsavan | $337–583 | — | $1.1–2.0 | 99/100 |
| Pakse | $359–628 | $112–224 | $1.1–2.2 | 98/100 |
| Thakhek | $359–628 | — | $1.1–2.2 | 98/100 |
| Vang Vieng | $404–673 | — | $1.3–2.5 | 95/100 |
| Luang Prabang | $538–897 | $202–404 | $1.3–2.7 | 91/100 |
| Vientiane | $538–987 | $224–449 | $1.3–2.7 | 90/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Lao e-Visa (Department of Immigration)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Laos
- Speedtest Global Index: Laos
- Tourism Laos
- World Bank open data
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