Let me break this down for you here:

Water: 3,000 Kip ($.40)

Beer: 8,000 Kip ($1.00)

Fifth of whisky: 10,000 Kip ($1.30)

I'm in the right place here...

Headed to Vietnam where I hear that it makes Laos look expensive. Looking to buy some old Minsks and head south down the coast... Ill keep you posted....