Cost of living in Laos compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 217 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 120 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 55 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 73 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 40 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 232 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 139% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Mex$ 82,298) | Mex$ 18,994 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Mex$ 26,719) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Mex$ 2,010) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Mex$ 14,015) | Mex$ 10,061 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,160 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 730 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Mex$ 551) | Mex$ 379 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Mex$ 7,840) | Mex$ 6,882 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,787) | Mex$ 2,061 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 99 | + 324% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 91 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,452) | Mex$ 839 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 651 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Mex$ 2,233) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 1,117 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Mex$ 426,356) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 535 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 82 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 183 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 519 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 80 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 50 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 55 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 189 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 305 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 150 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Mex$ 1,073) | Mex$ 683 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 125 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 39 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,288 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Mex$ 0.37) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,675) | Mex$ 986 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 62 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,820 prices entered by 1,176 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 50% more expensive than in Mexico
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