Common information

Country
Laos
Population
196 731

Cost of living and prices in Vientiane

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre796USD/month
in city centre883USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre1,665USD/month
in city centre944USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people25 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg28 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle11 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass50 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc28,978 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc29,822 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month51 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hourUSD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair90 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc65 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair59 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair42 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month86 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month33 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom883 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom796 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom944 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom1,665 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,846 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter102 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month231 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year10.12

Ratings

Main factors in Vientiane

Leisure quality
3.5
Quality of life
5.8
Travelers rating
5.1
English speaking
2.8
Nightlife
3.5
Coworking spaces
2.8
Free WIFI
3.5
Avg. internet speed, Mb/s
2

Safety in Vientiane

Healthcare
2.6
Racial tolerance
4.6
Female friendly
6.7
Friendliness to foreigners
10
Stability of the state
4
Conditions for starting a business
7.7
Freedom of the press
2

Comfort in Vientiane

Weather comfort
6.4
Availability of air conditioners
3.3
Air quality
8.1

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Vientiane

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 38 38 33 32 35 37 38 41 38 37 36 37 41
Average high, °C 31 30 29 27 28 30 32 33 32 31 31 30 30
Average temperature, °C 27 26 24 21 21 23 26 28 28 27 27 27 25
Average low, °C 25 23 21 17 17 20 22 25 25 25 25 25 23
Record low, °C 21 16 8 7 0 7 12 18 20 22 22 22 0
Rain, days 14 7 2 1 2 1 3 5 13 17 17 19 101
Fog, days 6 17 25 29 28 26 29 27 12 3 2 2 206
Thunderstorms, days 5 1 0 0 0 1 2 4 10 7 6 6 42
Average precipitation, mm. 315 85 12 2 8 15 33 91 241 262 251 351 1666
Relative humidity, % 80 75 65 65 65 65 65 65 75 80 80 85 72
Relative humidity morning, % 0 0 0 0 0 0 81 84 91 92 0 0 29
Relative humidity evening, % 67 61 53 48 49 48 45 48 62 68 68 70 57
Wind speed, km/h 6 6 8 4 4 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 13 13
Dew point, °C 23 21 18 15 15 17 18 21 23 23 23 23 240
Growing degree-day, °C 500 482 417 327 327 361 482 533 551 500 517 517 5514
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 16 17 17 16 16 18 20 20 18 15 14 15 17

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