Cost of living in Laos compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Taka 356) | Taka 281 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Taka 400) | Taka 397 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Taka 143) | Taka 233 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Taka 112) | Taka 86 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Taka 84) | Taka 110 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Taka 73) | Taka 57 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Taka 762) | Taka 371 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Taka 296) | Taka 185 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Taka 95) | Taka 26 | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Taka 72) | Taka 489 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Taka 864) | Taka 1,518 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Taka 123) | Taka 109 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Taka 95) | Taka 46 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Taka 280,762) | Taka 35,010 | + 702% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Taka 91,153) | Taka 20,341 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Taka 6,856) | Taka 3,984 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Taka 47,811) | Taka 26,136 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 16,632 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Taka 3,048) | Taka 2,826 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Taka 1,880) | Taka 913 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Taka 26,745) | Taka 37,121 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Taka 6,095) | Taka 14,580 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Taka 1,429) | Taka 413 | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Taka 90) | Taka 226 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Taka 4,953) | Taka 1,323 | + 274% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 3,810) | Taka 1,678 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Taka 7,619) | Taka 4,600 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 3,810) | Taka 5,408 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Taka 1,454,535) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Taka 70) | Taka 86 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Taka 2,743) | Taka 1,146 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Taka 114) | Taka 296 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Taka 3,566) | Taka 1,191 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Taka 210) | Taka 498 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Taka 176) | Taka 208 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 229) | Taka 451 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Taka 76) | Taka 177 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Taka 128) | Taka 206 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Taka 231) | Taka 307 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Laos | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Taka 457) | Taka 1,410 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Taka 1,005) | Taka 801 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Taka 3,662) | Taka 2,520 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Taka 474) | Taka 1,328 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Taka 223) | Taka 393 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Taka 82) | Taka 641 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Taka 1.27) | Taka 2.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Taka 5,715) | Taka 1,057 | + 441% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Taka 122) | Taka 261 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 662 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00762
BDT
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LAK
Cost of living in Laos is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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