- Cost of Living
- Laos
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Laos compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,119 ₭ (2,423 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (2,539 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (1,165 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (1,029 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (509 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (405 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (5,198 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (1,649 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (527 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (390 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (5,091 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (686 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (901 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (1,563,238 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (507,528 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (38,170 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (266,207 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (191,706 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (12,727 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (10,468 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (148,912 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (33,939 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (7,954 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 622% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (504 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (27,575 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (21,212 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (42,423 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (21,212 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (8,098,625 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (388 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (15,272 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (636 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,933 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (19,854 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (1,169 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (982 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (1,273 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (422 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (714 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (1,287 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (5,939 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (5,594 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (20,391 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (2,639 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (1,244 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (458 ₦) | 562 ₦ | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (31,818 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (679 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,412 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria
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