Cost of Living in Vientiane, Laos
Laos · Southeast Asia
Monthly budget from $410 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$410
/mo
Standard
$815
/mo
Comfort
$1,580
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $220 | $110 | $30 | $50 | $410/mo |
| Standard | $430 | $210 | $65 | $110 | $815/mo |
| Comfort | $850 | $360 | $130 | $240 | $1,580/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
One of Southeast Asia's most relaxed capitals with Buddhist temples and slow river life
Internet: 20 Mbps
Safety: 4/5
Nomad score: 3.2/5