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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Laos

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Laos - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Laos.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.18 EUR (2.48 USD) in Mexico and 4.15 EUR (4.73 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Mexico.

2.18 EUR
4.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 1.98 EUR (2.26 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Mexico.

1.13 EUR
1.98 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.4 EUR (9.57 USD) in Mexico and 8.87 EUR (10.11 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Mexico.

8.40 EUR
8.87 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.86 EUR (11.23 USD) in Mexico and 11.41 EUR (13 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Mexico.

9.86 EUR
11.41 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.7 EUR (6.5 USD) in Mexico and 4.23 EUR (4.82 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Laos.

5.70 EUR
4.23 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.14 EUR (3.57 USD) in Mexico and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Laos.

3.14 EUR
1.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Laos.

1.24 EUR
0.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.74 EUR (1.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.91 EUR (2.18 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Mexico.

1.74 EUR
1.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.32 EUR (2.64 USD) in Mexico and 1.53 EUR (1.74 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Laos.

2.32 EUR
1.53 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.04 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.61 EUR (2.97 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Mexico.

0.85 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Laos.

1.72 EUR
1.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.08 EUR (8.06 USD) in Mexico and 10.43 EUR (11.89 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Mexico.

7.08 EUR
10.43 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 2.69 EUR (3.07 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
2.69 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Mexico.

1.30 EUR
1.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 2.54 EUR (2.89 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Mexico.

1.26 EUR
2.54 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.58 USD) in Mexico and 1.83 EUR (2.08 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 24% lower in Mexico.

1.39 EUR
1.83 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Mexico.

1.24 EUR
1.63 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.46 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 3.33 EUR (3.79 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Mexico.

1.37 EUR
3.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Laos.

0.71 EUR
0.48 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Laos - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.76 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Laos.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 2.04 EUR (2.33 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Laos.

2.37 EUR
2.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 0% lower in Laos.

0.89 EUR
0.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.24 EUR (2.55 USD) in Mexico and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in Laos.

2.24 EUR
1.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.32 EUR (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 1.97 EUR (2.25 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Laos.

3.32 EUR
1.97 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.76 EUR (6.56 USD) in Mexico and 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Laos.

5.76 EUR
4.39 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.05 EUR (38.81 USD) in Mexico and 18.28 EUR (20.83 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Laos.

34.05 EUR
18.28 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.72 EUR (7.66 USD) in Mexico and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 58% lower in Laos.

6.72 EUR
2.82 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.38 EUR (0.43 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Laos.

0.64 EUR
0.38 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Laos - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Laos.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.76 EUR (0.87 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Laos.

1.15 EUR
0.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 0% lower in Laos.

1.15 EUR
1.15 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Laos - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.46 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Laos.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.64 EUR (15.54 USD) in Mexico and 5.21 EUR (5.94 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Laos.

13.64 EUR
5.21 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 55% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.60 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.38 EUR (6.13 USD) in Mexico and 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Laos.

5.38 EUR
4.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
1.31 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Mexico.

0.90 EUR
2.63 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Laos - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.03 EUR (4.6 USD) in Mexico and 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Mexico.

4.03 EUR
4.39 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.13 EUR (45.74 USD) in Mexico and 30.03 EUR (34.22 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Laos.

40.13 EUR
30.03 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.26 EUR (20.81 USD) in Mexico and 20.17 EUR (22.99 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Mexico.

18.26 EUR
20.17 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Laos - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.45 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Laos.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 683.78 EUR (779.29 USD) in Mexico and 493.34 EUR (562.24 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Laos.

683.78 EUR
493.34 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 413.98 EUR (471.8 USD) in Mexico and 226.28 EUR (257.88 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Laos.

413.98 EUR
226.28 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1331 EUR (1516.88 USD) in Mexico and 962.17 EUR (1096.55 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in Laos.

1 331 EUR
962.17 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 777.05 EUR (885.58 USD) in Mexico and 525.46 EUR (598.85 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Laos.

777.05 EUR
525.46 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Laos - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.59 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Laos.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2352 EUR (2680.7 USD) in Mexico and 2188 EUR (2493.1 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 7% lower in Laos.

2 352 EUR
2 188 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1534 EUR (1747.71 USD) in Mexico and 261.22 EUR (297.7 USD) in Laos. The price of this product is 83% lower in Laos.

1 534 EUR
261.22 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Laos - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.1 times higher than in Laos.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 591.86 EUR (674.52 USD) in Mexico and 537.03 EUR (612.04 USD) in Laos. The average salary is 9.3% lower in Laos.

591.86 EUR
537.03 EUR

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Laos - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.9 EUR
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Two stars

84.7 EUR
30.7 EUR

Three stars

123 EUR
52 EUR

Four stars

257 EUR
107 EUR

Five stars

703 EUR
249 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Laos: 6 cities, 236 hotels

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