Travel budget and cost of living in Thakhek (Laos) how much does a trip cost?

Thakhek travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Thakhek

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Thakhek for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Thakhek compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Thakhek in 2024 is 46% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Thakhek in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Thakhek by expense type

Restaurant budget in Thakhek

Lunch

$ 2/person
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 22/person
($ 11 to $ 26)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 5.1/person
($ 4.1 to $ 5.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Thakhek

1-star hotel

$ 13/night
($ 13 to $ 33)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182

2-star hotel

$ 18/night
($ 14 to $ 21)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 30/night
($ 26 to $ 33)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

4-star hotel

$ 50/night
($ 50 to $ 50)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 324

5-star hotel

$ 13/night
($ 13 to $ 33)

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97% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 472

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 14/month
($ 14 to $ 14)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Room with kitchen

$ 13/month
($ 13 to $ 33)

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95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 45/month
($ 41 to $ 49)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Cottage or guest house

$ 20/month
($ 18 to $ 20)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 60/month
($ 41 to $ 87)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Thakhek

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 11)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 2.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Thakhek

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2
($ 1.5 to $ 4.9)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Thakhek

Cinema

$ 3/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 4.9)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Thakhek

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 56
( $ 56)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 62
( $ 62)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Vientiane

$ 731
(fair price: $ 587)

London → Vientiane

$ 1051
(fair price: $ 847)

Melbourne → Vientiane

$ 725
(fair price: $ 566)

Auckland → Vientiane

$ 1005
(fair price: $ 861)

Los Angeles → Vientiane

$ 1378
(fair price: $ 1079)

New York City → Vientiane

$ 1443
(fair price: $ 1205)