What is the best currency to bring to Laos?
Although Laos’s official currency is the Kip, the US Dollar is widely accepted in many transactions, so we recommend taking some US Dollars in cash. In Vientiane and Luang Prabang you can exchange hard currency – including British Pounds – relatively easily at licensed exchange shops, or in the banks. The local currency in Laos is the Kip which is issued in denominations of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 & 100,000 Kip notes. Although Laos’s official currency is the Kip, the US Dollar is widely accepted in many transactions, so we recommend taking some US Dollars in cash.Laos ATMs – an overview Laos ATMs may only dispense 700,000k to 2,500,000 kip. There is also a variable withdrawal fee. The Laos ATM withdrawal fee ranges from 10,000 Kip to 30,000 Kip PER million Kip withdrawn. Laos Cost Saving Tip #3: Always ask for a receipt for your withdrawal.
Is 100 dollars a lot in Laos?
Luxury travelers don’t have that many options in Laos, so if you’re one of those lucky people with 100 or more USD to spend daily, you’ll be hard pressed to find things to spend it on! Laos is a country where cash is still the main way to pay. Credit cards are rarely accepted, and mostly only at large hotels in major cities.
What is the main food in Laos?
The trifecta of Laos’ national cuisine are sticky rice, larb, and green papaya salad (Lao: ຕຳໝາກຫຸ່ງ, tam mak hung). Khao piak khao is a thick Laotian rice soup that is traditionally served for breakfast. It is considered a comfort food staple that is often made in vast quantities and served to a large group of people.
Do Laos drink alcohol?
Yes! Nobody in the world drinks like a Laotian person. The World Health Organisation has confirmed in an alcohol report that most of the male population drinks in Laos, and even women’s rate of drinking alcohol is high. If you want some alcohol in Laos try the local beers, starting with Beerlao, which is highly regarding by locals and foreigners alike. For a more authentic local taste, try the lao hai, which is similar to sake or lao lao, which is similar to whiskey.In Laos, alcohol is legal and socially accepted, and the country has one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption per capita in ASEAN. At the same time, the prevalence of unsafe, unregulated products presents a serious concern.