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Living Costs in Vientiane

To settle down in Vientiane for an extended stay will cost $1,065 per month in basic expenses for a retired couple.  We assume youll stay in a serviced apartment or guest house and eat virtually all your meals out, except breakfast which is often included in the room rate.

We advise that foreigners refrain from buying real property in Vientiane , given the communist government and related lack of respect for private property. Because of potential problems in renewing a visa for longer term, we recommend serviced apartments or guest houses to start your stay.

 

Serviced flat or guest house

 

 Rent                                    

 $550         

 Downtown Vientiane , within a k.m. of the fountain

 HOA Fees

 $0

 

 Property Taxes

 $0

 

 Transportation

 $100

 Local buses or taxis around town

 Gas

 $

 

 Electricity

 $

 Included in room rate 

 Telephone

 $15

 Cell phone, depending on use

 Internet

 $0

 Public internet cafes or included in room rate

 Cable TV

 $0

 Included in room rate

 Household Help, part time           

 $0

 Serviced room

 Food

 $50

 

 Entertainment

 $350

 Includes meals away from home

 Homeowner's Insurance

 $0

 

 

 

 Exchange Rate: $1=8,500 kip  (Jan 09)

 TOTAL

 $1,065

 

 

Paul Terhorst

For Live and Invest Overseas

 

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