Cost of living in Laos compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Taka 425) | Taka 230 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Taka 478) | Taka 360 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Taka 171) | Taka 186 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Taka 134) | Taka 75 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Taka 100) | Taka 112 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Taka 87) | Taka 63 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Taka 910) | Taka 565 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Taka 354) | Taka 163 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Taka 113) | Taka 30 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Taka 86) | Taka 459 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Taka 1,032) | Taka 1,498 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Taka 147) | Taka 104 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Taka 114) | Taka 41 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Taka 335,467) | Taka 69,161 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Taka 108,914) | Taka 38,721 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Taka 8,191) | Taka 3,871 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Taka 57,127) | Taka 40,269 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 25,689 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Taka 3,642) | Taka 4,188 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Taka 2,246) | Taka 1,184 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Taka 31,956) | Taka 37,952 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Taka 7,283) | Taka 16,117 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Taka 1,707) | Taka 417 | + 310% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Taka 108) | Taka 852 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Taka 5,918) | Taka 1,820 | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 4,552) | Taka 2,240 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Taka 9,104) | Taka 6,495 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 4,552) | Taka 4,346 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Taka 1,737,945) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Taka 83) | Taka 94 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Taka 3,277) | Taka 2,498 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Taka 137) | Taka 147 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 576 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Taka 4,261) | Taka 1,109 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Taka 251) | Taka 406 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Taka 211) | Taka 237 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 273) | Taka 405 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Taka 91) | Taka 86 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Taka 153) | Taka 114 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Taka 276) | Taka 240 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Taka 546) | Taka 1,140 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Taka 1,200) | Taka 913 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,331 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Taka 4,376) | Taka 2,046 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Taka 566) | Taka 1,157 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Taka 267) | Taka 302 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Taka 98) | Taka 600 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Taka 1.52) | Taka 2.30 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Taka 6,828) | Taka 1,453 | + 370% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Taka 146) | Taka 269 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,171 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Laos is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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