Cost of living in Laos compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Laos is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (Taka 528) | Taka 267 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (Taka 420) | Taka 546 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Taka 105) | Taka 218 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Taka 82) | Taka 92 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Taka 61) | Taka 154 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Taka 53) | Taka 88 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (Taka 781) | Taka 475 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (Taka 725) | Taka 305 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Taka 69) | Taka 56 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (Taka 91) | Taka 407 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (Taka 889) | Taka 1,527 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 137 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (Taka 223) | Taka 76 | + 193% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Laos is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Taka 205,586) | Taka 38,619 | + 432% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Taka 66,747) | Taka 21,828 | + 206% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (Taka 1,674) | Taka 5,017 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Taka 35,010) | Taka 25,126 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 15,134 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Taka 2,232) | Taka 10,000 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (Taka 1,004) | Taka 1,380 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (Taka 27,896) | Taka 44,973 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Taka 4,463) | Taka 9,570 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Taka 1,046) | Taka 533 | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Taka 66) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Laos is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Taka 3,627) | Taka 2,114 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 2,790) | Taka 2,450 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Taka 5,579) | Taka 4,870 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 2,790) | Taka 4,397 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Laos is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (Taka 3,905,465) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (Taka 67) | Taka 115 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Taka 2,009) | Taka 2,408 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Laos is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Taka 84) | Taka 836 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (Taka 279) | Taka 682 | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Taka 2,611) | Taka 1,500 | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Taka 154) | Taka 360 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (Taka 349) | Taka 411 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 167) | Taka 625 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Taka 56) | Taka 102 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 167) | Taka 129 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (Taka 418) | Taka 380 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Laos is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Taka 335) | Taka 1,745 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Taka 736) | Taka 1,011 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 2,790) | Taka 3,597 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Taka 347) | Taka 1,519 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (Taka 251) | Taka 253 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (Taka 139) | Taka 579 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (Taka 49,159) | Taka 35,756 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Taka 0.93) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Taka 4,184) | Taka 2,307 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 167) | Taka 326 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Laos is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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