- 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 ₭ (2,417 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 59,851 ₭ (2,533 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27,450 ₭ (1,162 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24,256 ₭ (1,027 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,000 ₭ (508 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (404 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,537 ₭ (5,186 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (1,645 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (526 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,200 ₭ (389 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120,000 ₭ (5,079 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16,167 ₭ (684 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21,250 ₭ (899 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 36,848,500 ₭ (1,559,497 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,963,400 ₭ (506,313 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (38,079 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,275,000 ₭ (265,570 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,518,880 ₭ (191,247 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300,000 ₭ (12,697 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (10,443 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,510,140 ₭ (148,556 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (33,857 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (7,935 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 595% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (503 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (27,509 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (21,161 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (42,322 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (21,161 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (8,079,244 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (387 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (15,236 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (635 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (19,807 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (1,166 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (979 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (1,270 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (421 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (712 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (1,284 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 140,000 ₭ (5,925 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (5,581 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 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 ₭ (20,342 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (2,633 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (1,241 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (457 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (31,741 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (677 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,336 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria
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