Cost of living
Phu Quoc compared to Ba Ria-Vung Tau
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Overview comparison
Phu QuocBa Ria-Vung Tau
Consumer prices in Phu Quoc are roughly 27% higher than in Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Cost of living
| Item | Phu Quoc | Ba Ria-Vung Tau |
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| Total with rent one person | 472 | 588 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,712 | 1,131 |
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| Without rent one person | 293 | 269 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,006 | 896 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 260.47 | 292.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 719.67 | 422.72 |
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| Food person | 232 | 189 |
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| Food family | 512 | 451 |
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| Transport person | 20.99 | 21 |
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| Transport family | 52.35 | 59.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.9 years | 71.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phu Quoc | Ba Ria-Vung Tau |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.52 | 1.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.33 | 10.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.93 | 3.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.12 | 0.66 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.79 | 1.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.59 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phu Quoc | Ba Ria-Vung Tau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 290.62 | 287.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 143.38 | 234.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 680.01 | 319.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 431.41 | 304.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.26 | 12.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.71 | 22.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.2 | 8.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phu Quoc | Ba Ria-Vung Tau |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.62 | 5.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,588 | 1,507 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,337 | 943 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.67% | 7.26% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.16 | 7.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phu Quoc | Ba Ria-Vung Tau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.13 | 0.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.28 | 1.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.42 | 5.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 2.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.45 | 12.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 0.77 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Phu Quoc | Ba Ria-Vung Tau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.33 | 27.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.66 | 3.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.6 | 43.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.87 | 3.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.09 | 22.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.42 | 46.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 243.83 | 132.89 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,405 | 9,853 |
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