Cost of living
Lai Chau compared to Sa Pa
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Overview comparison
Lai ChauSa Pa
Consumer prices in Sa Pa are roughly 12% higher than in Lai Chau.
Cost of living
| Item | Lai Chau | Sa Pa |
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| Total with rent one person | 521 | 519 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,307 | 1,541 |
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| Without rent one person | 215 | 288 |
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| Without rent one family | 848 | 810 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 306.4 | 283.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 375.74 | 641.14 |
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| Food person | 171 | 202 |
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| Food family | 541 | 464 |
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| Transport person | 21.64 | 14.63 |
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| Transport family | 57.85 | 48.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.72 years | 68.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lai Chau | Sa Pa |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.16 | 1.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.22 | 26.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.51 | 6.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 | 0.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.17 | 1.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lai Chau | Sa Pa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 316.65 | 252.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 211.27 | 160.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 303.58 | 551.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 332.83 | 483.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.68 | 39.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.21 | 65.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.67 | 8.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lai Chau | Sa Pa |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.87 | 10.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,903 | 1,413 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 967 | 918 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.88% | 8.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.98 | 6.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lai Chau | Sa Pa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.33 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.87 | 1.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.13 | 1.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.61 | 10.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 3.31 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 8.64 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.93 | 1.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Lai Chau | Sa Pa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.35 | 19.3 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.43 | 3.87 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.1 | 28.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.95 | 4.17 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.04 | 37.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.14 | 87.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.29 | 243.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,271 | 11,446 |
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