- Cost of Living
- Laos
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 118 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 95 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 66 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 19 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 62 | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 37 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 223 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 20 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 147% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Mex$ 88,048) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Mex$ 28,586) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Mex$ 2,150) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Mex$ 14,994) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (Mex$ 10,798) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 383 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (Mex$ 8,387) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,912) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 104 | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 89 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,553) | Mex$ 801 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 660 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Mex$ 2,389) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 1,287 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Mex$ 456,147) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 466 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 77 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 186 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,118) | Mex$ 543 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 68 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 53 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 123 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 383 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 136 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,187 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 742 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 102 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 55 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 45 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,347 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,792) | Mex$ 715 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 52 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,344 prices entered by 1,195 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 76% more expensive than in Mexico
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