Cost of living in Laos compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,647 ₭ (2,461 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 75,353 ₭ (1,960 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (488 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (384 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (286 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (248 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₭ (3,641 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130,000 ₭ (3,381 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (323 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,282 ₭ (423 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 159,294 ₭ (4,142 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,012 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40,000 ₭ (1,040 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (958,231 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (311,103 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 ₭ (7,801 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (163,179 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 270,421 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (10,402 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 180,000 ₭ (4,681 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000,000 ₭ (130,023 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (20,804 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (4,876 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (309 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (16,903 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (13,002 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (26,005 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (13,002 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 700,000,000 ₭ (18,203,221 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12,000 ₭ (312 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (9,362 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (390 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₭ (1,300 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (12,170 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (716 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₭ (1,625 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (780 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (259 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30,000 ₭ (780 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,000 ₭ (1,950 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Laos | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (1,560 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (3,429 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 ₭ (13,002 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (1,618 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,000 ₭ (1,170 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,000 ₭ (650 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,811,000 ₭ (229,127 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (4.33 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (19,503 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₭ (780 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Laos is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria
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