Cost of living in Laos compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (R$ 24) | R$ 37 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (R$ 19) | R$ 35 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (R$ 4.74) | R$ 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (R$ 3.73) | R$ 5.23 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (R$ 2.78) | R$ 13 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (R$ 2.41) | R$ 8 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (R$ 35) | R$ 24 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (R$ 3.14) | R$ 7 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (R$ 4.12) | R$ 6 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (R$ 40) | R$ 48 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.47 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Laos is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (R$ 9,324) | R$ 3,880 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (R$ 3,027) | R$ 2,559 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (R$ 76) | R$ 729 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (R$ 1,588) | R$ 2,891 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,854 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (R$ 101) | R$ 530 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (R$ 46) | R$ 95 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (R$ 1,265) | R$ 1,878 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (R$ 202) | R$ 653 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (R$ 47) | R$ 30 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (R$ 3.00) | R$ 22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (R$ 164) | R$ 257 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 127) | R$ 266 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (R$ 253) | R$ 413 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 127) | R$ 323 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (R$ 177,118) | R$ 120,674 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (R$ 3.04) | R$ 5.87 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (R$ 91) | R$ 245 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (R$ 3.80) | R$ 22 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (R$ 13) | R$ 47 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (R$ 118) | R$ 284 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 22 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (R$ 8) | R$ 19 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (R$ 2.52) | R$ 8 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (R$ 19) | R$ 56 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 54% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (R$ 15) | R$ 113 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (R$ 33) | R$ 59 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 127) | R$ 231 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (R$ 16) | R$ 33 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (R$ 2,229) | R$ 3,590 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (R$ 0.04) | R$ 1.22 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (R$ 190) | R$ 138 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,359 prices entered by 1,715 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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