Cost of living in Laos compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Taka 445) | Taka 288 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Taka 501) | Taka 383 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Taka 179) | Taka 165 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Taka 141) | Taka 82 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Taka 105) | Taka 116 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Taka 91) | Taka 52 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Taka 955) | Taka 434 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Taka 371) | Taka 186 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Taka 119) | Taka 25 | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Taka 91) | Taka 426 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Taka 1,082) | Taka 1,811 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Taka 154) | Taka 103 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Taka 119) | Taka 42 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 189% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Taka 351,735) | Taka 46,240 | + 661% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Taka 114,196) | Taka 27,702 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Taka 8,589) | Taka 4,496 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Taka 59,898) | Taka 34,541 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,518,880 ₭ (Taka 43,135) | Taka 19,179 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (Taka 2,864) | Taka 3,784 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Taka 2,355) | Taka 1,257 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Taka 33,506) | Taka 36,803 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Taka 7,636) | Taka 12,836 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Taka 1,790) | Taka 341 | + 425% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Taka 113) | Taka 1,289 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Taka 6,205) | Taka 1,745 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 4,773) | Taka 1,618 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Taka 9,545) | Taka 4,829 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 4,773) | Taka 3,962 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Taka 1,822,223) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Taka 87) | Taka 94 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Taka 3,436) | Taka 2,580 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Taka 143) | Taka 189 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Taka 4,467) | Taka 914 | + 389% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Taka 263) | Taka 560 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Taka 221) | Taka 256 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 286) | Taka 340 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Taka 95) | Taka 87 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Taka 161) | Taka 102 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Taka 290) | Taka 232 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Taka 573) | Taka 1,040 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Taka 1,259) | Taka 886 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Taka 4,588) | Taka 2,404 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Taka 594) | Taka 1,227 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Taka 280) | Taka 393 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Taka 103) | Taka 572 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Taka 1.59) | Taka 1.70 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Taka 7,159) | Taka 1,895 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Taka 153) | Taka 277 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Laos is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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