Cost of living in Laos compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laos is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,667 ₭ (1,885 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 52,500 ₭ (2,120 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,750 ₭ (757 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,750 ₭ (596 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,000 ₭ (444 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,536 ₭ (385 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,000 ₭ (4,038 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38,881 ₭ (1,570 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12,420 ₭ (502 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,500 ₭ (384 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113,333 ₭ (4,577 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,167 ₭ (653 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,500 ₭ (505 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Laos is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,848,500 ₭ (1,488,035 ₦) | 354,156 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,963,400 ₭ (483,112 ₦) | 190,331 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 899,750 ₭ (36,334 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,275,000 ₭ (253,400 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 212,528 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 400,000 ₭ (16,153 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 246,757 ₭ (9,965 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,510,140 ₭ (141,748 ₦) | 82,434 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 ₭ (32,306 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 187,500 ₭ (7,572 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,875 ₭ (480 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Laos is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 650,000 ₭ (26,249 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500,000 ₭ (20,191 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₭ (40,383 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 ₭ (20,191 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Laos is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 190,900,000 ₭ (7,709,021 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,140 ₭ (369 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (14,538 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Laos is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ₭ (606 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,713 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 468,000 ₭ (18,899 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,551 ₭ (1,113 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,138 ₭ (934 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₭ (1,211 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,951 ₭ (402 ₦) | 441 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,829 ₭ (680 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,333 ₭ (1,225 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Laos is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 ₭ (2,423 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 131,859 ₭ (5,325 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 480,645 ₭ (19,410 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,218 ₭ (2,513 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29,323 ₭ (1,184 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,790 ₭ (436 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 141,264 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 ₭ (7 ₦) | 35 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750,000 ₭ (30,287 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,000 ₭ (646 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 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 607 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Laos is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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