- Cost of Living
- Laos
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ (Taka 562) | Taka 335 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (Taka 589) | Taka 428 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (Taka 270) | Taka 173 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (Taka 239) | Taka 74 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (Taka 118) | Taka 98 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Taka 94) | Taka 58 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (Taka 1,205) | Taka 373 | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Taka 382) | Taka 148 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Taka 122) | Taka 24 | + 403% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (Taka 90) | Taka 338 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (Taka 1,180) | Taka 2,417 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (Taka 159) | Taka 101 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (Taka 209) | Taka 46 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Taka 362,420) | Taka 42,612 | + 751% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Taka 117,665) | Taka 35,009 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Taka 8,849) | Taka 4,026 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Taka 61,717) | Taka 44,270 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (Taka 44,445) | Taka 26,672 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (Taka 2,951) | Taka 3,605 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Taka 2,427) | Taka 2,007 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (Taka 34,524) | Taka 43,423 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Taka 7,868) | Taka 14,696 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Taka 1,844) | Taka 299 | + 517% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Taka 117) | Taka 545 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Taka 6,393) | Taka 2,215 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 4,918) | Taka 2,647 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Taka 9,835) | Taka 4,735 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Taka 4,918) | Taka 4,152 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Taka 1,877,579) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Taka 90) | Taka 93 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Taka 3,541) | Taka 2,382 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Taka 148) | Taka 419 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 522 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Taka 4,603) | Taka 1,181 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Taka 271) | Taka 370 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Taka 228) | Taka 293 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Taka 295) | Taka 361 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Taka 98) | Taka 91 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Taka 166) | Taka 107 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Taka 298) | Taka 317 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (Taka 1,377) | Taka 951 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Taka 1,297) | Taka 793 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Taka 4,727) | Taka 2,831 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Taka 612) | Taka 1,364 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Taka 288) | Taka 338 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Taka 106) | Taka 501 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Taka 7,377) | Taka 2,792 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Taka 157) | Taka 232 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,438 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00984
BDT
/
LAK
Cost of living in Laos is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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