Cost of living in Laos compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (1,900 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (2,137 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (763 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (600 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (448 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (388 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (4,071 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (1,583 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (506 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (387 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (4,614 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (658 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (509 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (1,500,086 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (487,025 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (36,628 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (255,453 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 115,758 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (16,284 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (10,045 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (142,896 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (32,568 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (7,633 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 496% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (483 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (26,461 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (20,355 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (40,710 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (20,355 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (7,771,456 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (372 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (14,655 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (611 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (19,052 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (1,122 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (942 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (1,221 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (405 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (685 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (1,235 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (2,443 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (5,368 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (19,567 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (2,533 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (1,194 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (439 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (7 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (30,532 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (651 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 704 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Laos is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria
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