Cost of living in Laos compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 243 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 139 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 64 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 37 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 78 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 47 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 263 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 33 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (Mex$ 55,307) | Mex$ 18,987 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (Mex$ 17,956) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (Mex$ 9,418) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,034 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 850 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 404 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (Mex$ 5,269) | Mex$ 7,503 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 115 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 109 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 917 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 652 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (Mex$ 286,530) | Mex$ 330,877 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 518 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 84 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 199 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 580 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 76 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 55 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 58 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 30 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 32 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 231 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Laos | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 318 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 156 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 741 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 149 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 82 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 42 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (Mex$ 0.25) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (Mex$ 1,126) | Mex$ 909 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 67 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,421 prices entered by 1,076 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 Mexico
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