Cost of living in Laos compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.88 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (R$ 5.72) | R$ 5.58 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (R$ 60) | R$ 17 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (R$ 5.69) | R$ 4.82 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (R$ 68) | R$ 38 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.37 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 188% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (R$ 22,087) | R$ 3,110 | + 610% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (R$ 7,171) | R$ 1,814 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (R$ 539) | R$ 493 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (R$ 3,761) | R$ 2,061 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,276 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (R$ 240) | R$ 357 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (R$ 148) | R$ 79 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (R$ 2,104) | R$ 1,672 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (R$ 480) | R$ 471 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (R$ 112) | R$ 22 | + 406% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (R$ 390) | R$ 209 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 300) | R$ 192 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (R$ 599) | R$ 324 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 300) | R$ 247 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (R$ 114,426) | R$ 87,728 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.43 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (R$ 216) | R$ 223 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (R$ 281) | R$ 217 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (R$ 5.96) | R$ 5.93 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.07 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (R$ 18) | R$ 43 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (R$ 36) | R$ 94 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (R$ 79) | R$ 53 | + 50% | |
| 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$ 288) | R$ 183 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (R$ 37) | R$ 25 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (R$ 0.10) | R$ 1.27 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (R$ 450) | R$ 117 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,585 prices entered by 1,558 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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