Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Laos Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Laos

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 82.8% more expensive than Laos without rent, and 78.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 92.6% more expensive than Laos without rent, and 79% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Laos
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$2.3 LAKΒ 49.4K
710.87%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$18.46 LAKΒ 396.2K
302.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$5.72 LAKΒ 122.7K
92.66%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$1.58 LAKΒ 33.9K
137.34%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$0.66 LAKΒ 14.1K
228.79%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$0.45 LAKΒ 9,586
273.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$1.31 LAKΒ 28.1K
345.04%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$1.53 LAKΒ 32.8K
275.16%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Canada
Laos
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$1.89 LAKΒ 40.6K
18.52%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$0.98 LAKΒ 21K
171.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$1.06 LAKΒ 22.7K
239.62%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$1.98 LAKΒ 42.4K
78.28%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$24.02 LAKΒ 515.5K
-52.87%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$5.6 LAKΒ 120.1K
122.50%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$6.3 LAKΒ 135.3K
142.54%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$1.79 LAKΒ 38.5K
132.96%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.36 LAKΒ 29.1K
10.29%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$2.08 LAKΒ 44.6K
92.31%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$2.31 LAKΒ 49.5K
76.19%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$1.64 LAKΒ 35.2K
69.51%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$1.08 LAKΒ 23.1K
152.78%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$1.27 LAKΒ 27.2K
107.09%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$0.49 LAKΒ 10.4K
271.43%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$1.99 LAKΒ 42.7K
634.17%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$11.17 LAKΒ 239.6K
17.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$1.08 LAKΒ 23.2K
178.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$1.15 LAKΒ 24.7K
190.43%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Laos
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.61 LAKΒ 13.2K
319.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$60.3 LAKΒ 1.3M
30.01%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$1.62 LAKΒ 34.8K
119.14%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$1.19 LAKΒ 25.5K
30.25%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$4.73 LAKΒ 101.5K
511.21%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$1.33 LAKΒ 28.6K
-12.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$30.2K LAKΒ 648.8M
-18.64%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$29.9K LAKΒ 640.9M
-30.00%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Laos
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$85.2 LAKΒ 1.8M
82.40%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$20.21 LAKΒ 433.7K
123.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$11.28 LAKΒ 242.2K
453.10%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Laos
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$59.9 LAKΒ 1.3M
-28.45%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$8.2 LAKΒ 176K
116.10%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$2.56 LAKΒ 54.9K
339.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Laos
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$306 LAKΒ 6.6M
162.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$9,268 LAKΒ 198.9M
29.93%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Laos
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$51.1 LAKΒ 1.1M
10.86%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$65.1 LAKΒ 1.4M
-36.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$74.2 LAKΒ 1.6M
21.48%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$52.9 LAKΒ 1.1M
104.25%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Laos
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$837 LAKΒ 18M
62.91%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$638 LAKΒ 13.7M
89.31%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$1,255 LAKΒ 26.9M
73.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$1,104 LAKΒ 23.7M
66.13%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$2,251 LAKΒ 48.3M
173.30%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$128 LAKΒ 2.8M
3336.38%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Canada
Laos
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$501 LAKΒ 10.8M
472.00%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
10.12
-37.45%

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Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Laos: October 28, 2025

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