Vang Vieng, Laos 🇱🇦
Nomad Score:
61%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.75
$450.90
$25.50
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.40
$60.30
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.75
$40.50
$2.50
|
Daily cost for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.50
$200.25
$10.75
|
Daily cost for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.25
$50.60
$5.00
|
Daily cost including rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.90
$150.75
$15.30
|
Daily cost for meals |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.15
$80.45
$20.00
|
Daily cost for activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.30
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$1.50
|
Daily pro-rated visa cost |
| Total |
$424.00
$1,183.75
$85.55
|
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)
$270.45
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$65.50
Prices can vary depending on the facilities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.75
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.25
Local bars may offer cheaper prices during happy hours.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.20
Street food options can be quite affordable.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.50
Mainly available at tourist hotspots.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.30
Imported fruits might be more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.00
Local bakeries might have lower prices.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Imported brands can be more expensive.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.80
Local staple, widely available.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.75
Prices can vary slightly based on freshness.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.25
Imported beef tends to be pricier.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.50
Imported wines are commonly available.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.85
Initial fare, additional costs per km.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.40
May vary slightly by operator.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Limited availability; mainly for locals.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Prices subject to change based on global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$8.50
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$45.00
Prices vary by provider and package.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$20.00
Small gyms may offer lower prices.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$5.00
Prices can vary depending on the facility.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$4.00
Limited options for English-language movies.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$30.00
Prices may vary based on brand and quality.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$22.50
Available at local markets and boutiques.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
Prices depend on brand and durability.
per pair