Lao households struggle to survive amid high inflation


VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The cost of living in Laos continued to rise due to the depreciation of the Lao currency kip and high inflation, affecting household incomes and people's standard of living.

The year-on-year inflation rate in Laos eased to 27.8 per cent in July, down from 28.64 per cent in June.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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