Cost of living in Laos compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.33 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (R$ 5.31) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (R$ 4.61) | R$ 5.64 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (R$ 48) | R$ 16 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (R$ 19) | R$ 6.00 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.05 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (R$ 4.59) | R$ 4.55 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (R$ 55) | R$ 40 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.34 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (R$ 17,803) | R$ 3,268 | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (R$ 5,780) | R$ 1,940 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (R$ 435) | R$ 563 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (R$ 3,032) | R$ 2,039 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,518,880 ₭ (R$ 2,183) | R$ 1,324 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (R$ 145) | R$ 348 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (R$ 119) | R$ 79 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (R$ 1,696) | R$ 1,534 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (R$ 387) | R$ 428 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (R$ 91) | R$ 23 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (R$ 5.74) | R$ 16 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (R$ 314) | R$ 199 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 242) | R$ 166 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (R$ 483) | R$ 306 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 242) | R$ 242 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (R$ 92,233) | R$ 88,899 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (R$ 4.42) | R$ 4.35 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (R$ 174) | R$ 211 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 18 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (R$ 226) | R$ 241 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (R$ 4.81) | R$ 5.31 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.69 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (R$ 15) | R$ 37 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (R$ 29) | R$ 101 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (R$ 64) | R$ 51 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (R$ 232) | R$ 177 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (R$ 5.21) | R$ 12 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,758 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (R$ 0.08) | R$ 1.17 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (R$ 362) | R$ 114 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,421 prices entered by 1,234 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 37% more expensive than in Brazil
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