Laos is a beautiful country that has fantastic scenery, temples, and waterfalls. As well as very friendly locals and nice food. Another thing that Laos has is beer. How much does a beer cost in Laos?
The price of the national beer (Beerlao) in Laos starts from 9,000 Kip ($1). And Heineken can cost from 20,000 Kip ($2.50). The prices vary slightly depending on brand and location. And is more expensive in nightclubs and hotel bars. Imported beer can cost around $2.50.
In this post, we will go through how much beer costs in Laos. Let’s get started!
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What Are Popular Beers In Laos?
The most popular beer brands in Laos are as follows.
- Beerlao Lager Beer.
- Beerlao White Lager.
- Namkhong Beer.
- Beerlao Dark Lager.
- Beerlao Gold.
- Lanexang.
How Much Does Beer Cost In Laos?
Bottled beer in Laos costs start from around 0.75 US$ (7000 Kip) upwards, it depends on the brand, and if it is a multipack. It is a little bit more expensive in bars and nightclubs. Imported beer is more than twice the cost of local beer.
| Beer | Bar Prices (US$) |
| Beerlao Lager (640l bottle) | 0.75 – 1.50 |
| Beerlao White Lager (640l bottle) | 0.80 – 1.50 |
| Beerlao Dark Lager (640l bottle) | 1.00 – 1.50 |
| Beerlao Gold (640l bottle) | 0.80 – 1.50 |
| LaneXang | 1.00- 1.50 |
| Namkhong Beer | 1.10 – 1.60 |
Information On The Popular Beers In Laos
Here is a little more information on the popular beers in Laos.
Beerlao Lager
The Beerlao lager has 5% ABV. This is Laos’s national beer, Beerlao lager is widely available in Laos. It is available in cans, bottles, and on draft.
How Much Does Beerlao Lager Cost In Laos?
The average price of Beerlao Beer in a bar is 0.75 US$ (7000 Kip) to 1.50 US$ (14000 Kip). The most expensive in nightclubs and hotel bars, where you can pay as much as 2 US$.
Beerlao White Lager
The next beer is part of the Beerlao family. Beerlao White Lager has 5.0% ABV. And is widely available all around Laos. It is sold both in cans and bottles.
How Much Does Beerlao White Lager Cost In Laos?
The average price of Beerlao White lager in a bar is 0.80 US$ (8000 Kip) to 1.50 US$ (14000 Kip). The most expensive in nightclubs and hotel bars, where you can pay as much as 2 US$.
Dark Beerlao Lager
The Beerlao Dark Lager has 6.5% ABV and was launched in Laos in 2005 and is widely available in Laos. It is available in bottles.
How Much Does Beerlao Dark Lager Cost In Laos?
The average price of Beerlao Dark Lager in a bar is 0.80 US$ (8000 Kip) to 1.50 US$ (14000 Kip). The most expensive in nightclubs and hotel bars, where you can pay as much as 2 US$.
Beerlao Gold Lager
The Beerlao Gold lager has 5% ABV and was launched in Laos in 2010, you can buy it anywhere in Laos. It is available in bottles and cans.
How Much Does Beerlao Gold Lager Cost In Laos?
The average price of Beerlao Gold lager in a bar is 0.80 US$ (8000 Kip) to 1.50 US$ (14000 Kip). The most expensive in nightclubs and hotel bars, where you can pay as much as 2 US$.
LaneXang Lager
The LaneXang lager has 5% ABV and was launched in Laos in April 2008. The term Lanxang means “A million Elephants”. LaneXang lager can be hard to find in Laos. It is available in cans and bottles.
How Much Does LaneXang Lager Cost In Laos?
The average price of LaneXang lager in a bar is 0.80 US$ (8000 Kip) to 1.50 US$ (14000 Kip). The most expensive is in nightclubs and hotel bars, where you can pay as much as 2 US$ for a 640ml bottle.
Namkhong Beer
The Namkhong Beer has a 5% ABV and was launched in Laos as the second local beer brand in Laos back in 2008 and you can buy it anywhere in Laos. It is available in cans, 640ml bottles, and draught.
How Much Does Namkhong Beer Cost In Laos?
The average price of Namkhong Beer in a bar is 0.80 US$ (8000 Kip) to 1.50 US$ (14000 Kip). With the most expensive in nightclubs and hotel bars, where you can pay as much as 2 US$ for a 640ml bottle.
What Beer Do They Drink In Laos?
Beerlao beer is Laos’s national beer and is widely available in Laos. And is the most widely available and is the most popular beer in Laos.
At What Age Can You Drink In Laos?
18 is the legal drinking age in Laos and it is mainly enforced in bars but not in people’s homes or hotel rooms.
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Wrapping Up
Finally, Laos has surprisingly a great section of quality local beers, particularly from the Beerlao family. It is widely available in shops and bars all around the country. This is only a shortlist of the main beers available in Laos, there are more beers to discover in Laos. Personally, I liked the Beerlao lager.
And that’s it for now! I’d love to know if this guide on how much beer costs in Laos has helped you. Let me know if you have any questions and let me know if there is more to add.
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