Cost of living in Laos compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (R$ 18) | R$ 30 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (R$ 20) | R$ 31 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (R$ 5.53) | R$ 4.39 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (R$ 4.13) | R$ 10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (R$ 3.58) | R$ 7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (R$ 4.66) | R$ 4.83 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (R$ 3.56) | R$ 5.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (R$ 43) | R$ 42 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (R$ 4.69) | R$ 3.82 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (R$ 13,825) | R$ 2,814 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (R$ 4,488) | R$ 2,001 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (R$ 338) | R$ 569 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (R$ 2,354) | R$ 2,236 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,472 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (R$ 150) | R$ 404 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (R$ 93) | R$ 84 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (R$ 1,317) | R$ 2,006 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (R$ 300) | R$ 586 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (R$ 70) | R$ 26 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (R$ 4.46) | R$ 19 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (R$ 244) | R$ 244 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 188) | R$ 219 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (R$ 375) | R$ 349 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (R$ 188) | R$ 266 | - 29% | |
| 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 | 190,900,000 ₭ (R$ 71,622) | R$ 98,696 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (R$ 3.43) | R$ 7 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (R$ 135) | R$ 222 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (R$ 5.63) | R$ 17 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (R$ 176) | R$ 244 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (R$ 3.73) | R$ 6 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.57 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (R$ 11) | R$ 48 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Laos | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (R$ 23) | R$ 92 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (R$ 49) | R$ 53 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (R$ 180) | R$ 189 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (R$ 4.05) | R$ 10 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (R$ 0.06) | R$ 1.29 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (R$ 281) | R$ 122 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,332 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is about the same as in Brazil
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