Cost of living in Laos compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (1,514 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (1,703 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (608 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (479 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (357 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (309 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (3,245 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (1,262 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (403 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (308 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (3,677 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (525 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (406 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (1,195,577 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (388,161 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (29,193 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (203,597 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 184,708 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (12,978 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (8,006 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (113,889 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (25,957 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (6,084 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (385 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (21,090 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (16,223 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (32,446 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (16,223 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (6,193,891 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (297 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (11,680 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (487 ₦) | 526 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (15,185 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (894 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (751 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (973 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (323 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (546 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (984 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (1,947 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (4,278 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (15,595 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (2,019 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (951 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (350 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (5.41 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (24,334 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (519 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Laos is about the same as in Nigeria
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