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