Cost of living
Ben Tre compared to Phu Quoc
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Overview comparison
Ben TrePhu Quoc
Consumer prices in Phu Quoc are roughly 25% higher than in Ben Tre.
Cost of living
| Item | Ben Tre | Phu Quoc |
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| Total with rent one person | 509 | 472 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,217 | 1,712 |
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| Without rent one person | 259 | 293 |
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| Without rent one family | 959 | 1,006 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 255.83 | 260.47 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 394.99 | 719.67 |
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| Food person | 156 | 232 |
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| Food family | 434 | 512 |
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| Transport person | 18.24 | 20.99 |
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| Transport family | 55.9 | 52.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.51 years | 83.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ben Tre | Phu Quoc |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.12 | 2.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.56 | 19.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.62 | 3.93 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 | 1.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.22 | 1.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ben Tre | Phu Quoc |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 235.99 | 290.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 181.68 | 143.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 388.41 | 680.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 310.57 | 431.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.04 | 35.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.24 | 65.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.38 | 9.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ben Tre | Phu Quoc |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.34 | 8.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,679 | 2,588 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 855 | 1,337 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.28 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.98% | 11.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.58 | 5.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ben Tre | Phu Quoc |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 | 1.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.95 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.16 | 1.28 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.3 | 11.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.04 | 3.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.68 | 10.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Ben Tre | Phu Quoc |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.76 | 19.33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.27 | 3.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 57.77 | 22.6 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.27 | 5.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.44 | 26.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 41 | 110.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 150.93 | 243.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,405 | 13,405 |
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