Cost of living in Laos

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expat.comYour favourite team12 August 2008 10:21:09

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Hi everybody,

It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Laos.

Don't forget to mention where in Laos you are living.

How much does it cost to live in Laos?

> accommodation prices

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)

> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> eduction prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub

> price of the cinema

Do not hesitate to add items to this list!

Thanks in advance for your participation!!

tenderowlMember19 March 2011 19:02:26

hi , Im Armand from France ,I read your message and questions but can't see where you have had any answer ?
I would like to know about Thailand , laos and yunnan.
if you liked us to chat? here is my msn/ mail: tenderowl@hotmail.com
havea nice time.

stumpyLaos Expert20 March 2011 09:52:33

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Hi Armand
I live in Vientiane and will try to answer some of the questions to the best of my knowledge
Accommodation range from $250 a month for share to $2000 a month for 4 bdrom house.
I use tuktuks to get to centre of town cost $6 one way for 15 minute trip
Food cost is cheap if you eat at local outlets. My cost is $1000 a month to feed 4 adults and 2 children
Doctor cost around $50 a visit including medicine
Education costs me $7500 a year to keep 3 kids in private school.
Power $250 a month
Internet I have a flash drive modem prepaid cost $25 a month
Beer $1 for large bottle
$20 for good meal.

Hope this gives you a little more info