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
$30.00
$1.50
|
Daily SIM/data packages available |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$80.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$40.00
$3.00
|
Daily motorbike rental or tuk-tuk rides |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$20.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily tours, boat trips, or cultural visits |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Tourist visa fees are one-time, not monthly |
| Total |
$295.00
$1,160.00
$59.50
|
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)
$150.00
Varies by neighborhood. Riverside and near the main market tend to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops charge more; local street cafes offer cheaper options around $0.80.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beers are widely available; imported beers cost up to 50% more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.00
Local Lao dishes at street vendors or small eateries; prices slightly higher in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.50
Limited fast food options; mostly small local chains or international brands in tourist spots.
per meal