Cost of living in Laos compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 267 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 147 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 68 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 26 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 45 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 26 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 86 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 48 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 32 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 258 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Laos is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Mex$ 35,827) | Mex$ 20,174 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Mex$ 11,632) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 1,041 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Mex$ 6,101) | Mex$ 12,588 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,783 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 721 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 399 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (Mex$ 4,861) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 115 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 126 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 967 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 718 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 1,262 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (Mex$ 680,594) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 559 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 91 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 205 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 592 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 74 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 60 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 69 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 39 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 245 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 358 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 155 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 766 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 163 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 79 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 45 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (Mex$ 8,567) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Mex$ 0.16) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 888 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 78 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,731 prices entered by 947 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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