Vientiane, Laos 🇱🇦
#657
17.964098, 102.61337
Nomad Score:
56%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.75
$750.25
$35.50
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$35.40
$90.15
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$20.50
$60.90
$2.50
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.80
$350.60
$10.75
|
Per day |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.25
$120.50
$5.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.35
$200.45
$15.65
|
Per day |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$25.60
$150.75
$12.00
|
Per day |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.50
$250.30
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.25
$1.50
|
Per day for visa-on-arrival |
| Total |
$589.15
$2,024.15
$82.90
|
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)
$375.50
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$100.75
Prices vary depending on location and amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.30
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.80
Local beer in bars; imported brands are more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.25
Street food and local eateries.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.50
International fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.10
Imported, hence slightly higher prices.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Local bakery prices for a standard loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.05
Typically sold in 1-liter cartons.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.90
Local staple, price varies slightly by season.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Price for skinless, boneless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$8.75
Varies with cut and quality.
per kg
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Initial fare for a standard taxi.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate per additional kilometer.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Covers local public transportation.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.15
Price per liter, subject to global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$8.50
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
High-speed internet package.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.25
Monthly fee for a standard gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Hourly rate for court rental.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Standard ticket price for adults.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$30.50
Mid-range brand pricing.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$25.00
Affordable retail pricing.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$60.00
Average price for a brand-name pair.
per pair