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Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$90.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for meals/snacks bought |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for tuk-tuks, bike rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$20.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$80.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average including visa runs or renewals |
| Total |
$310.00
$1,260.00
$65.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local beers are widely available and affordable.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Typical local Lao meals at street vendors or small restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
International fast food chains are limited but available.
per meal