Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Laos is 14.71 times less expensive as compared to Brazil.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Laos and Brazil. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Laos and Brazil.
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Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,000,000 LAK (104 USD) | 2,150 BRL (430 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 3,500,000 LAK (182 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 5,000,000 LAK (260 USD) | 4,800 BRL (960 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,500,000 LAK (78 USD) | 1,600 BRL (320 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,500,000 LAK (130 USD) | 2,800 BRL (560 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 3,500,000 LAK (182 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 7 % | 8.96 % |
Realtor Commission | 1 % | 4.5 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Laos is 3.94 times less expensive than Brazil.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 5,000,000 LAK (260 USD) | 3,000 BRL (600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 183 BRL (36.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 58.20% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Laos costs 2.31 times less compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 106.94 BRL (21.39 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 78.31 BRL (15.66 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 58.43% less in Laos compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 8.03 BRL (1.61 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 10,000 LAK (0.52 USD) | 5.53 BRL (1.11 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 3,000 LAK (0.16 USD) | 3.81 BRL (0.76 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 15,000 LAK (0.78 USD) | 4.10 BRL (0.82 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 20,000 LAK (1.04 USD) | 11.60 BRL (2.32 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 45 BRL (9 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 17.78 BRL (3.56 USD) |
In Laos, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.76 times less expensive than the cost in Brazil.
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 43.58% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Apples (1 KG) | 25,000 LAK (1.30 USD) | 10.61 BRL (2.12 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20,000 LAK (1.04 USD) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 5.41 BRL (1.08 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 25,000 LAK (1.30 USD) | 7.68 BRL (1.54 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 15,000 LAK (0.78 USD) | 5.84 BRL (1.17 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 6 BRL (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 20,000 LAK (1.04 USD) | 6.58 BRL (1.32 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 9.50 BRL (1.90 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.15 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 60,000 LAK (3.12 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 35 BRL (7 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 15,000 LAK (0.78 USD) | 10.04 BRL (2.01 USD) |
Soft Drink | 10,000 LAK (0.52 USD) | 6.30 BRL (1.26 USD) |
Pizza for One | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 25,000 LAK (1.30 USD) | 11.50 BRL (2.30 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 60.94% less in Laos compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 45 BRL (9 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 60,000 LAK (3.12 USD) | 25 BRL (5 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 20,000 LAK (1.04 USD) | 5.66 BRL (1.13 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 11.89 BRL (2.38 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 22 BRL (4.40 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 55 BRL (11 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 1.13 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 244 BRL (48.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 10,000 LAK (0.52 USD) | 5.50 BRL (1.10 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 500,000 LAK (26 USD) | 600 BRL (120 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 20,000 LAK (1.04 USD) | 5.40 BRL (1.08 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 5,000 LAK (0.26 USD) | 7.24 BRL (1.45 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 10,000 LAK (0.52 USD) | 5 BRL (1 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 5,000 LAK (0.26 USD) | 3 BRL (0.60 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 4.10 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 25,000,000 LAK (1,300 USD) | 130,000 BRL (26,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 1,200,000 LAK (62.40 USD) | 1,200 BRL (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 500,000 LAK (26 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7.5 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 10,000 LAK (0.52 USD) | 5.65 BRL (1.13 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 38,000 LAK (1.98 USD) | 21.30 BRL (4.26 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 50,000 LAK 2.60 USD | 10 BRL 2 USD |
You would have to pay 18.70 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Laos compared to that of Brazil.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Doctor Visit | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 120,000 LAK (6.24 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Eye Exam | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 250,000 LAK (13 USD) | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) |
Vaccinations | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 15,000 LAK (0.78 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 9.64 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 5,000 BRL (1,000 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 400 BRL (80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Haircuts | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 15,000 LAK (0.78 USD) | 15 BRL (3 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 8,000 LAK (0.42 USD) | 7 BRL (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 30.61 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 500,000 LAK (26 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Women's Dress | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Men's Suit | 1,500,000 LAK (78 USD) | 800 BRL (160 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 250,000 LAK (13 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 250,000 LAK (13 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 400,000 LAK (20.80 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 350,000 LAK (18.20 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 35,000 LAK (1.82 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Socks For Men | 10,000 LAK (0.52 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Socks For Women | 12,000 LAK (0.62 USD) | 20 BRL (4 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 500,000 LAK (26 USD) | 350 BRL (70 USD) |
Sportswear | 250,000 LAK (13 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 3.00 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Children's Jeans | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 600,000 LAK (31.20 USD) | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 500,000 LAK (26 USD) | 2,200 BRL (440 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 400,000 LAK (20.80 USD) | 2,500 BRL (500 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 300,000 LAK (15.60 USD) | 1,000 BRL (200 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 13.17 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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PreSchool Fees | 800,000 LAK (41.60 USD) | 2,722.22 BRL (544.44 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 1,000,000 LAK (52 USD) | 15,000 BRL (3,000 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 1,500,000 LAK (78 USD) | 20,000 BRL (4,000 USD) |
Private School Fees | 2,500,000 LAK (130 USD) | 40,000 BRL (8,000 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 4,000,000 LAK (208 USD) | 25,000 BRL (5,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 5,500,000 LAK (286 USD) | 60,000 BRL (12,000 USD) |
After School Activities | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Special Education Services | 250,000 LAK (13 USD) | 300 BRL (60 USD) |
Tutoring | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
School Supplies | 60,000 LAK (3.12 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 39.40 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 70,000 LAK (3.64 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Gym Membership | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 135.32 BRL (27.06 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20,000 LAK (1.04 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Bowling | 40,000 LAK (2.08 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Mini Golf | 30,000 LAK (1.56 USD) | 50 BRL (10 USD) |
Video Games | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Streaming Services | 50,000 LAK (2.60 USD) | 30 BRL (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 500,000 LAK (26 USD) | 500 BRL (100 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 4.77 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Language Classes | 200,000 LAK (10.40 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
Art Classes | 70,000 LAK (3.64 USD) | 100 BRL (20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 60,000 LAK (3.12 USD) | 60 BRL (12 USD) |
Music Lessons | 80,000 LAK (4.16 USD) | 80 BRL (16 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 70 BRL (14 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 15,000 LAK (0.78 USD) | 40 BRL (8 USD) |
Educational Software | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, instead of Brazil, you would have to pay 4.71 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 3,000,000 LAK (156 USD) | 5,600 BRL (1,120 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 2,200,000 LAK (114.40 USD) | 4,200 BRL (840 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 50,000 LAK per hour (2.60 USD) | 44 BRL per hour (8.80 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000,000 LAK (52 USD) | 1,500 BRL (300 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions | 8 % | 11 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 40 | 49 |
Median Household Income | 4,000,000 LAK (208 USD) | 3,500 BRL (700 USD) |
If you lived in Laos, you would earn 5.57 times less salary as compared to Brazil.
Indicators | Laos | Brazil |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 150,000 LAK (7.80 USD) | 250 BRL (50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 120,000 LAK (6.24 USD) | 200 BRL (40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 100,000 LAK (5.20 USD) | 150 BRL (30 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 120,000 LAK (6.24 USD) | 120 BRL (24 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.65 times less in Laos, as compared to Brazil.
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