Luang Prabang, Laos 🇱🇦
Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$500.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$20.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Per day for mobile data package |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Per day for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Per day for dining out |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$150.00
$25.00
|
Per day for activities and tours |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$2.00
$50.00
$1.00
|
Per day for visa extensions |
| Total |
$397.00
$1,500.00
$108.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$250.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$120.50
Varies by facilities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.15
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.60
Local beer in casual settings.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.25
Street food and small local restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.75
International chains slightly higher.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.90
Imported fruits can be more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Local bakeries may offer better deals.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Price for locally sourced milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.95
Staple in the local diet, widely available.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.50
Price for boneless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.85
Quality and cut can affect the price.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.60
Imported wines are more costly.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Initial fare for short distances.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.60
Fare decreases for longer distances.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$32.00
Includes bus and some local transport.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.25
Prices fluctuate with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$10.50
Basic data and call package.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$45.75
Higher speeds available at higher costs.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$27.50
Varies by gym facilities and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$8.00
Hourly rate, slightly higher on weekends.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$4.50
3D and premium screenings cost more.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$35.75
International brands are more expensive.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$28.90
Local designers may offer better prices.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.60
Price for a basic pair from a known brand.
per pair