Cost of living in Laos compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (1,907 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (2,145 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (766 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (603 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (450 ₦) | 551 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (390 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (4,087 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (1,589 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (508 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (388 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (4,631 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (661 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (511 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (1,505,851 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (488,896 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (36,769 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (256,434 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,518,880 ₭ (184,669 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (12,260 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (10,084 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (143,445 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (32,693 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (7,662 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 583% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (485 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (26,563 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (20,433 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (40,866 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (20,433 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (7,801,318 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (374 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (14,712 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (613 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (19,125 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (1,126 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (946 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (1,226 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (407 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (688 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (1,240 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (2,452 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (5,389 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (19,642 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (2,543 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (1,198 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (441 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (7 ₦) | 34 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (30,649 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (654 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,091 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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