- Cost of Living
- Laos
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.28 | + 220% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (R$ 5.19) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (R$ 4.12) | R$ 4.82 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (R$ 53) | R$ 15 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (R$ 17) | R$ 5.67 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (R$ 5.37) | R$ 3.25 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (R$ 3.98) | R$ 4.58 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (R$ 52) | R$ 40 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.21 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (R$ 15,929) | R$ 3,128 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (R$ 5,172) | R$ 1,943 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (R$ 389) | R$ 633 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (R$ 2,713) | R$ 2,139 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (R$ 1,953) | R$ 1,338 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (R$ 130) | R$ 396 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (R$ 107) | R$ 81 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (R$ 1,517) | R$ 1,724 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (R$ 346) | R$ 425 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (R$ 81) | R$ 21 | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (R$ 5.13) | R$ 17 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (R$ 281) | R$ 204 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 216) | R$ 181 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (R$ 432) | R$ 335 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 216) | R$ 253 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (R$ 82,523) | R$ 87,431 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (R$ 3.95) | R$ 4.35 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (R$ 156) | R$ 201 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (R$ 202) | R$ 235 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (R$ 4.30) | R$ 5.84 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.03 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (R$ 13) | R$ 39 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (R$ 61) | R$ 96 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (R$ 57) | R$ 50 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (R$ 208) | R$ 179 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (R$ 4.66) | R$ 11 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,695 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (R$ 324) | R$ 117 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,031 prices entered by 2,366 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00043
BRL
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Cost of living in Laos is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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