Cost of Building Construction in Laos | Now in Lao

[@gordo191]

You should call the mower " the slasher " its got that manly feel about it , hard working , non stop and can cut through any tough terrain,

[@BadMedizin]

Simply amazing, The Cave Man Shed Tool! 😝

[@stevedobson7837]

Keep the good stuff coming. 👌

[@Macjohn1419]

I was amazed how reasonably priced and how quickly everything was done. In the Philippines, they would milk the job and add additional costs. We spent $3,000 US to build a small home for a relative. The money ran out and it’s still not finished. My wife passed away and I put a stop to it. My wife was being compassionate to build them a house and they just took advantage of her. They were telling me they need more money to complete the house and I told them they pissed the money away and they’re not getting anymore. Great video and it reassured me in my suspicions as to what was going on. Take care, mate.

[@aanhangerband8006]

Because in LAos, almost evrything come from china, its more expensive to ship to phillipines..........

[@parkhilton]

Good value there, would love to see some more reno work Todd

[@raycatlin3554]

Compost ALL of the Restaurant kitchen veg. scraps into the cow dung for Fortified Fertilizer ! It CANNOT HURT , just a more efficient Use of the waste . . .to Later Bring Big SMILES , compliments & Joy ! 🍻

[@joshuagalbraith2422]

hope it was a happy father's day for you too! great to see Friday frothies are universal.

[@davidaldrich2154]

A working man appreciates the beer, I know as a former contractor a case of beer goes a long way. Also, there in Laos you aren't dealing with excessive government regulations and excessive corporate fat inflating prices. Excellent to see. Looking forward to seeing more

[@spongesurf12]

And laws/lawsuits inflating all prices.

[@brucesieverts1236]

$4,000 USD will get you a basic house with a few western amenities chucked in any where in south east Asia. the man cave is bloody awesome Todd.

[@philliplynch5943]

Hi Todd. Yes we would be interested in you office construction

[@ersatzethan5370]

Epic!!....(it's bushhog, not brushhog, btw...hahahaha)...❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Mamloo07]

Wow with no contractor on site you did very well & good workers.I would say that case of beer did very well & the cost was really good. It's just a matter of time let's hope everything goes as planned for your restaurant.Both of u do a tremendous lot of social work and the lord helps u in different ways Godbless.🇨🇦

[@jeanducable4355]

Hello I am retired French I thank you for your video I would like to settle in Laos thank you for your valuable information I like your videos

[@wallyade5121]

G'day Todd, one thing you could do to make it lighter inside is to paint it white. (use a spray gun). Also up the old red rooster and more piss.

[@sonorangiant]

Thanks for the Good information on your costs.

[@daopongsavong4574]

Great Video Todd, I appreciate the informations you provided in all your's and nenee's videos. This video gives me an ideal of the cost and building construction in Laos. I haven't co tacted Chris yet, but I will soon... I did try Beer Lao here in California, it was a great beer, I love it! Your Luang Prabang boat racing was awesome!! I will be going to the Lao boat race festival in San Diego on 17 Sep, can't wait. It's the only Lao boat race festival in the U.S that I know off... Keep the videos coming!

[@lingdinh4510]

I just paid $125 for 50mm x 50mm x 5 meters gal box section in Brisbane.

[@philyew3617]

Wow that is absolutely insane. I did a quick comparison on the block price compared to the UK. At todays exchange rate, a direct equivalent for 400 blocks in the UK, the cheapest I could find- USD $668 plus delivery! Just for the blocks. You paid USD $49. I'll leave you to guess the swearwords I used. Love to see more like this Todd, especially Refurb projects. Cheers

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏! Nice looking shed/man cave 👍 Watch out for your toes and also your shins with that big red machine🤞 Take care.

[@COCO-fs4io]

Thanks for the video Todd , my husband n I have been watching you since Covid . My husband is building our cafe outside of Vientiane right now , yes your cost is corresponding to our renovations. We wouldn’t be able to do this in Canada . Everything here cost too much .

[@anarchistangler]

So quick with those pink lozenges.

[@DjangoHTine]

Thanks for the video. I’m Lao but live in US was thinking about buying land and a house there.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Amazing Todd, how much things cost there to build. Wow, The Homestead and Restaurant looks great. One day Harriet and will come and visit you and Neenee. Thank You for taking us along. As always, All the best. Todd and Neenee 😁😁 from Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@etrinity619]

nice video, very informative

[@raycatlin3554]

Todd , Are you a Fan of those spinning Round - Turbin roof Ventilators ? Non - electric , Galvanized - Usually . .gr8t for venting Heat build - up in a structure . * * ARE they available at the local building supply center ? Juz mention on an upcoming vlog ! Thanks for the update - HELLO to Chris & Good Health to ALL !

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

Alas Todd, due to the steel, you neglected the Architects plans, engineers approval and the permits. In your instance, just another case of Beer Lao 😎. Cheers Todd

[@RobotsWithKnivesCartoons]

I just did a smaller amount of concrete work and we had a mixing truck, they did it without and the slab looked good too. Everything built to last. I would like to see an office renovation if it's got some stuff prices for stuff like electric in there.

[@robbieelmes3005]

Very interesting video. Enjoy seeing the construction times and costs. Certainly like to see videos of the renovation works. Thank you for letting us see Lao through the eyes of a farrang.

[@markpaxton3337]

Great video Mate. More like this would be good also going to plumbing and electrical costs for bathroom/ toilet and kitchen. Cheers

[@davepb5798]

Wasn't the Toe cutter in Mad Max?

[@nickhubbard3671]

I'd stick with ຖ້ໍາຄົນ [thoa khon] for "man-cave". It saves shouting at your Lao friends. I'm surprised at the speed - also the concrete blocks seem to be bonded, not just stacked! sok dii der falang 12:04 - yes please another costing video der!

[@DonnieOverspeed]

Great stuff

[@gaosayvu6554]

Very good deal

[@Darren7537]

Looks awesome, needs a beer fridge though 😆

[@LeiLaurenYoutube]

I haven't been following you very long but I saw your wedding ceremony yesterday. It was beautiful it's a little similar to Cambodian and Thai too. Except the part where you have to fight your way in and have take them whiskey shots. Loll🤣 your bro was emotional and A$$ out.😴🤣

[@spirittaos]

I love these simple videos, yes more please. Do Miss Neenee, she's much sweeter then you.

[@NowinLao]

She loves this comment 😏

[@gordon7260]

after selling my hotel in Phuket I got a double unit and opened a bar and restaurant, they dont bugger about and get stuck in , price wise a bit more than Laos, but you dont need planning permission, it was announced yesterday August 1st that Paul McCartney is playing McDonald Jones stadium in Newcastle ( footy stadium)

[@NowinLao]

Lack of red tape is great hey! Hope all goes well with it mate 👌 Wow! That's huge for Newy! 💚

[@exploitingtheirpower]

oh my friend always entertaining always informative, thank you for your channel I'm sure your contributing a lot for the Lao people as well as for foreigners thinking about making a move to Lao or Viet Nam

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Ron 🙏

[@jeffedwards5028]

Unbelievable, so cheap and they have done a great job. Should send some of them to Oz, building work is crap here. lol. Have a great day Jeff

[@pookeyhutchison7838]

Nice shed mate and love the build quality. Good to hear also what a crate of king browns cost as well. Really love these videos as well as the holiday travels. You give a bloody top insight to life in Laos. Really looking forward to our holiday there.👍

[@antruok4950]

Great video mate - enjoyed the daily clips of the brick shed build - thanks for the detailed cost breakdown - “ toe cutter “ reminds me of Mad Max 😄 - Thanks Todd the caveman 👌🤣🍻

[@AutumninAsia]

I for one would love to see more like this. Very interesting. I've been in Siem Reap at an apartment on the 4th floor and great view. Meaning that I have see a fair bit of construction in the last 5 months.It is awesome some of the practices the have and use. Keep the great vids coming.

[@Orionbell1977]

You living a dream !!!

[@jeffcottis2489]

Love it, easy peasy.

[@NowinLao]

Too easy 😁👍

[@Jett.Jai1234]

Amazing had some work done on my house it the Philippines and wish I had your workers , my workers must of thought they where going to get paid by the hour could of built a house in the time

[@Murph945]

Friday afternoon Beers 🍻😁

[@fishlocker.]

We built a 3000sq ft house on the Mekong in 2010. It cost 30,000 usd back then. I'm thinking I paid too much. It does have two bathrooms and big kitchen. Two decks on the upper level.

[@moodysllc]

Love the video, can't wait to start my home in Laos in the future. Keep up the great videos Todd. That's why my wife and I are moving to Laos is our mo ey can stretch so much farther and live a good life. 🤗🙏🏼

[@chrisperkins7331]

What ever you have goes much further here.

[@NowinLao]

Looking forward to seeing you here again mate 👍

[@LSBLAOS]

It's going to be really nice 👍 I'm going to be in Laos in sometime in December I would love to do a KZbin video with you and Nini and go do a food clip at nini restaurant I for my KZbin channel brother

[@Fredroc57]

Amazing the low cost of materials but, then again the labor cost of making those materials in Laos is extremely low. Nice looking structure looks like quality work. 👍 It'll be good to see Chris again and see what he's been up to.👍

[@chrisperkins7331]

Thanks Fred. Todd arrived Tuesday and there should while be an hour or material, including him having a play on the iron buffalo.

[@spongesurf12]

Interesting on the concrete prices as they were about half of Home Depot for a bag but the blocks were ridiculously less. I couldn’t find the same ones quickly so that could be the difference but talking $49 for yours vs $700 for standard US blocks.

[@chrisperkins7331]

Around this neck of the woods the blocks work out at about $3 a SQ MT, and the cement is as in VT.

[@joeprasathane7795]

Hi Todd, my name is Joe. I'm from the USA. I watch your video all the time. I will be going to Laos next week. What is the chance that I can meet you & have a few beer lao.

[@NowinLao]

Sure Joe.. if you guys pop on out to the restaurant I should be around somewhere 👌 facebook.com/Bansuan.R/

[@Paristan01]

They did a great job!

[@NowinLao]

Very happy with it Pari 😋

[@chrissyboy21976]

Very informative video Todd! Not sure how the prices will be in 20 years time, when we go to retire in the wife’s country, but I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed 😅

[@saigongriffin]

love the video

[@sR-rc8ph]

lol yes general idea 👍👍

[@scotbownes5627]

🙂👍

[@idontwantahandle._.]

digging these videos!🐛

[@NowinLao]

Legend! Thank you 👍

[@johnfitzpatrick5627]

What a joke in Australia I Paid $7000.00 for my shed. You've got it made . Enjoy your Mancave

[@mikegilyeat3213]

The labor cost for six days for 4 guys @ $516 is crazy

[@1gws]

Is for us maby not expensive but for normal lao.people they need to work more than a month they only 6 days so they have verrrrrry good salery and can only ask by fallang

[@mikegilyeat3213]

@@1gws Yes, I know. Give them a good tip buddy.

[@Orionbell1977]

Can you please provide me the information on the shop where you purchased the item and the builder work company? who do the man cave for you, wanted to do something similar. That a good price ..

[@lingdinh4510]

How much for the engineered plans and council permits? 😁

[@chrisperkins7331]

Zero. no plans other than your own idea, and no permits required.

[@tuckergary1516]

now in lao no mention of construction costs?

[@NowinLao]

You mean labour cost? That was in there 😉

[@kiko69]

No rebar on the walls?

[@chiccenhawkc]

💯🔥💙👍

[@qmqm_st8706]

Sir, can you do a video on the banking services in Laos ? I understand interest rates are higher and you can have US dollar accounts ? What passive income opportunities are available there ? your views would be appreciated ?

[@henry222ist]

so what was the cost break down?

[@ZxZ239]

Is this in Vientiane?

[@karenaviss2007]

do you have a construction crew referral?

[@THUYCAOTHINHU-if1dg]

I waht to buy steel, brick, cement pls could you pls send me the list of suppliers in Laos Thanks a lot

[@Ty-dt8xv]

👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@stevedobson7837]

It's enough to make you weep. You would have to sell your first son and then wait six months for them to start here in Australia. Get me out of here!

[@antruok4950]

Absolutely - too much red tape - paper shuffling and governments here want a slice of everything . We are stuck in a system and yet apparently we r the lucky country 😄

[@ewengillies9826]

Our guys would still be looking to work out who does what the first 6 days Todd as you kmow. Very interesting to see costs on various builds sround the place thanks mate. Bushyboy Oz.

[@ccw7642]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@sandngold8439]

Some tight ass should have used bricks to match the existing posts 😋 nice job tody Mike FNQ

[@NowinLao]

What's the point.. it's rendered 😝

[@sandngold8439]

Then you wouldn't render 😊

[@NowinLao]

@SANDNGOLD Why? I wanted it rendered 😐

[@sandngold8439]

@@NowinLao ok matey but I would have preferred the look of the exposed bricks that's all but I am impressed with the speed of the job but 😀

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Todd informative as always Why does NeeNee have a face diaper ? Just a little light rain Todd You don’t have a still for the restaurant ? You don’t make your own Lao Lao ?

[@NowinLao]

Because she chooses to wear one 😷 Don't let it worry you Ted 😉 No still. Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@Bad_Karma1968]

@@NowinLao thanks Tod I thought they started the restrictions and mandates again

[@NowinLao]

@@Bad_Karma1968 no, not at all mate. Even before Covid masks were worn by some ppl (not as many as S. Korea though). Neenee's just being cautious because she suffers from high blood pressure.

[@kuvceebxab1]

is there any need for council approval like it is in Australia?

[@Murph945]

No, none.

[@HumNoy78]

You had me at BeerLao❤️😋🍻🍺

[@raycatlin3554]

Ha ha ha . . . 😃My sentiments , Exactly ! '' I - don't Always Drink Beer Lao . . B-u-t . .When - I - DO '' . . .🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@ChuckysTravels-cv5vk]

How long did council approval take? 🤣

[@NowinLao]

What's a council? 🤔 😝

[@baihum8861]

Because Lao ppl are honest ppl. Not sure about the gov. US dollars go a long ways over there. You can retire 1000 bucks in laos but anywhere else no way.

[@antoniolefevere4915]

Can you tell me what kind of a paperwork has to be done to get a retirement visa for me and my wife. Can we settle permanently in Laos ? What is the best place to live in Laos ? Can we buy a condo freehold ?

[@NowinLao]

It's a B2 visa you would be after. Can live here permanently and renew this visa every 12 months. An agent will be required to help with the B2 visa. I recommend "Chris Barth Visa" or "Mina Maruko" who can be found on Facebook under those names. Both very professional and help many foreigners with all types of visas and documentation here. Yes you can buy an apartment/condo. Two most popular cities for expats are Luangprabang and Vientiane.

[@jorgenrh7598]

🙂🙂😉🤗🙂🙂🤔🤑

[@ftkinsella]

Hey man I'm hearing news of Laos having money problems. Will they be fully Chinese soon? If so what are the ramifications? Will you stay? Cheers mate.

[@NowinLao]

You're right, Laos is struggling at the moment, but thinking Laos will be China soon.. the western media would like people to think this, but it's not going to happen.. jclao.com/?s=Laos+bankrupt

[@vientianetv7384]

@@NowinLao Yes, now on KZbin, I have seen a lot of Western media who are trying to incite hatred for China between neighbors of China, as they do in Ukraine, Georgia and other neighbors of Russia!!!unipolar has come to an end, that's why they are so trying by any means against china and russia

[@chrisperkins7331]

Money problems are everywhere. Yes Chine has influence in Lao, but also other countries. The last nuclear power station built in the UK was built by a Chinese company.

[@ftkinsella]

@@chrisperkins7331 yes but the UK are able to pay their bills. Other countries are ready to default.

[@chrisperkins7331]

@@ftkinsella Actually the only way the UK can pay it's bills is by borrowing the money from the banks. Uk national debt at the end of WW 2 was 3 billion pounds, it is now 700 times that, and that will go much higher because people can't afford the cost of energy on the open market. Bottled gas in Lao is less than 1/3 of the cost in the UK.

[@Yvonmoua]

Great job Todd and Ne Ne, my wife and me our retire income $5,000 USD/month can we buy a house in Laos?

[@chrisperkins7331]

It depends on how much capitol you have and where you live. I live on that without difficulty.

[@1gws]

Yes there are options to do in my opinion is better to build a house than buy

[@billystergiopoulos8025]

Goes to show how much we getting shafted in Australia for anything you buy in the building industry, looks awesome mate and the best thing is no permit from scum bag councils.

[@raycatlin3554]

WE' RE Getting the Same type of weather here in Cambodia As Well ! * * ALWAYS Perform a ' Walk - Through ' BEFORE cutting UNknown , UNvisble Grass. THIS should Never be Overl👀ked ! It could be disasterous ! * This is the # 1 reason that I NEVER loaned mine out , AS No one wanted to leave a security depo$it behind to Cover their inept work practices that I would have to Pay out of my pocket ! This is Safety protocall for Laborers , to which I am , work smart = work safe ! * Long trousers & a Face shield - safety glasses . .WHY Risk - the un-necessary Dangers ? ? What a Proficient crew . . Now you'll have to wait - out the durability clock . . Ha ha . '' Just say '' NO '' to ' Tofu Construction ' '' ! 🍻🥂🥃

[@desm5156]

Todd's cave 🤣🤣🤣