Cost of living
Lai Chau compared to Dien Bien
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Overview comparison
Lai ChauDien Bien
Consumer prices in Dien Bien are roughly 73% higher than in Lai Chau.
Cost of living
| Item | Lai Chau | Dien Bien |
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| Total with rent one person | 521 | 871 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,307 | 3,155 |
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| Without rent one person | 215 | 398 |
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| Without rent one family | 848 | 1,526 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 306.4 | 479.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 375.74 | 1,278.75 |
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| Food person | 171 | 221 |
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| Food family | 541 | 594 |
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| Transport person | 21.64 | 132.02 |
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| Transport family | 57.85 | 281.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.72 years | 71.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lai Chau | Dien Bien |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.16 | 4.7 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.22 | 34.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.51 | 5.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.17 | 3.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lai Chau | Dien Bien |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 316.65 | 914.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 211.27 | 518.4 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 303.58 | 1,618.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 332.83 | 1,058.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.68 | 37.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.21 | 53.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.67 | 15.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lai Chau | Dien Bien |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.87 | 3.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,903 | 14,417 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 967 | 8,336 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.71 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.88% | 40.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.98 | 5.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lai Chau | Dien Bien |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.87 | 1.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.13 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.61 | 15.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 3.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 10.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.93 | 1.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Lai Chau | Dien Bien |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.35 | 72.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.43 | 9.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.1 | 39.95 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.95 | 8.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.04 | 61.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.14 | 94.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.29 | 732.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,271 | 26,727 |
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