Cost of living in Laos compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 158 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 108 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 57 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 32 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 67 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 40 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 217 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 128% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Mex$ 76,811) | Mex$ 19,384 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Mex$ 24,938) | Mex$ 8,949 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Mex$ 1,876) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Mex$ 13,080) | Mex$ 10,973 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,518,880 ₭ (Mex$ 9,420) | Mex$ 5,824 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 885 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 388 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Mex$ 7,317) | Mex$ 7,613 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,668) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 102 | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 85 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,355) | Mex$ 855 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 633 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Mex$ 2,085) | Mex$ 1,517 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 1,215 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Mex$ 397,933) | Mex$ 325,472 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 500 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 80 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 222 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 562 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 68 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 49 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 58 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 180 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 344 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 139 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Mex$ 1,002) | Mex$ 657 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 110 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 59 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 41 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,700 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Mex$ 0.35) | Mex$ 1.55 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,563) | Mex$ 861 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 55 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,018 prices entered by 1,357 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 45% more expensive than in Mexico
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