Laos, paid in AUD.
Slow rivers, karst mountains, and a currency that has lost most of its value.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +9.9%. Local prices: +9.0%.
- Lean
- A$39
- Comfort
- A$186
The short answerIn AUD, as of November 12, 2026
Laos: as of November 12, 2026, 4.6% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in AUD (Australian dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +9.9%, and prices in the country rose +9.0%. A mid-range day costs about A$85 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+4.6%) and SEK did worst (−7.8%).
What AUD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$85+4.6%
- Norwegian kronekr 558+4.4%
- South African randR 970+3.6%
- British pound£44+0.4%
- UAE dirhamAED 214+0.2%
- Singapore dollarS$75−0.4%
- US dollar$58−0.4%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,086−1.7%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$105−1.8%
- Canadian dollarC$83−2.8%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$457−2.9%
- Indian rupee₹5,466−4.8%
- Brazilian realR$326−5.0%
- Japanese yen¥9,322−5.1%
- Euro€53−5.2%
- Danish kronekr 394−6.3%
- Swiss francCHF 49−6.9%
- Swedish kronakr 582−7.8%
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