Whenever someone goes on a foreign trip, the first thought that comes to his mind is whether things are cheap or expensive there. But what if you have to pay a bill of Rs 20,000 just for a cup of tea? You will probably be surprised to hear this. That’s exactly what you’ll have to pay in Laos—a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Similarly, the bill for a decent lunch can easily exceed Rs 100,000. However, there is no need to panic just yet. Actually, the currency of Laos is ‘Kip’. While you will have to pay Rs 20,000 in local currency, this amount works out to just Rs 50 in your currency. As a result, Laos is considered one of the most affordable countries in the world. Laos is famous throughout the world for its unique economic condition. However, tourists to Laos often find themselves walking around with wads of currency notes in their hands—and counting them makes them sweat!

everyone becomes a millionaire

Before you can believe that Laos is the most expensive country on earth, you need to understand the math behind its currency. The currency of Laos—the ‘Kip’—is worth so little against the Indian rupee that upon reaching there, even an ordinary Indian can become a millionaire in an instant. This is the reason why this country is always buzzing with foreign tourists; Even if the bills run into lakhs, the financial burden on the pocket remains surprisingly light. It is precisely for this reason that this small country attracts such a large number of tourists. Currently, the country welcomes 5.5 million foreign tourists every year, bringing a whopping $1 billion to the local economy. However, tourists who come here often get tired of counting their money!

1 rupee is equal to how many Lao Kip?

According to current exchange rates as of March 2026, 1 Indian Rupee is equivalent to approximately 232 Lao Kip (LAK). For Indian tourists, Laos is a very affordable and beautiful tourist destination. The country offers a wealth of attractions and activities, making it a great place to visit and relax. Let us first know how many ‘Lao Kip’ you will have to spend to buy different things while visiting Laos. If you buy a bottle of water in Laos, you will have to pay 8,000 to 12,000 Laotian Kip. In Indian rupees, this amount is approximately equivalent to Rs 35 to Rs 50. If you buy a pack of biscuits there, it will cost you 10,000 to 25,000 Laotian kip; In Indian currency, it ranges between Rs 45 to Rs 100. If you have breakfast in Laos, it will cost you 25,000 to 50,000 kip—about 170 to 400 Indian rupees. Now, if you want to stay in a hotel there, a room will cost between 125,000 to 350,000 Lao Kip for one night. This fare is for normal hotels; However, in Indian Rupees this amount falls between Rs 500 to Rs 2,000. So, you don’t need to worry too much. Laos is a very beautiful country, where the cost of living is very low. For this reason, more and more Indians are visiting Laos these days. Laos also offers ‘Visa on Arrival’ facility for Indian citizens.