Cost of living in Laos compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,000 ₭ (Taka 637) | Taka 350 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70,000 ₭ (Taka 446) | Taka 507 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Taka 120) | Taka 210 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Taka 94) | Taka 88 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Taka 70) | Taka 129 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Taka 61) | Taka 90 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (Taka 892) | Taka 369 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Taka 248) | Taka 208 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Taka 79) | Taka 33 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,000 ₭ (Taka 76) | Taka 386 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170,000 ₭ (Taka 1,084) | Taka 1,412 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Taka 103) | Taka 110 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Taka 80) | Taka 70 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Taka 234,884) | Taka 52,964 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Taka 76,258) | Taka 24,651 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Taka 5,735) | Taka 2,870 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Taka 39,999) | Taka 34,158 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,892 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Taka 2,550) | Taka 2,246 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (Taka 1,147) | Taka 1,396 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (Taka 31,872) | Taka 35,407 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Taka 5,099) | Taka 15,748 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Taka 1,195) | Taka 491 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Taka 76) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Taka 4,143) | Taka 2,970 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 3,187) | Taka 3,111 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Taka 6,374) | Taka 6,985 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 3,187) | Taka 4,408 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (Taka 4,462,018) | Taka 3,754,770 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (Taka 76) | Taka 111 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Taka 2,295) | Taka 1,500 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Taka 96) | Taka 191 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (Taka 319) | Taka 436 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Taka 2,983) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Taka 176) | Taka 487 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (Taka 398) | Taka 286 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 191) | Taka 502 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Taka 63) | Taka 80 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 191) | Taka 212 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (Taka 478) | Taka 389 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Taka 382) | Taka 1,168 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Taka 841) | Taka 858 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 3,187) | Taka 2,051 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Taka 397) | Taka 1,000 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (Taka 287) | Taka 215 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (Taka 159) | Taka 533 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (Taka 56,164) | Taka 35,756 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Taka 1.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Taka 4,781) | Taka 1,760 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Taka 102) | Taka 274 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00637
BDT
/
LAK
Cost of living in Laos is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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