Cost of living in Laos compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (6,766 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (5,387 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (1,340 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (1,054 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (786 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (682 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (10,008 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (9,294 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (888 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (1,164 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (11,388 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,084 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (2,860 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (2,634,245 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (855,246 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (21,447 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (448,590 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 754,176 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (28,595 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (12,868 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (357,443 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (57,191 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (13,404 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 511% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (849 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (46,468 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (35,744 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (71,489 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (35,744 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (50,041,961 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 901% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (858 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (25,736 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (1,072 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (3,574 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (33,457 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (1,970 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (4,468 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (2,145 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (711 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (2,145 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (5,362 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (4,289 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (9,426 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (35,744 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (4,448 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (3,217 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (1,787 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (629,885 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (12 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (53,616 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (2,145 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Laos is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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