Cost of living
Thanh Xuan compared to Lao Cai
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Overview comparison
Thanh XuanLao Cai
Consumer prices in Thanh Xuan are roughly 2% higher than in Lao Cai.
Cost of living
| Item | Thanh Xuan | Lao Cai |
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| Total with rent one person | 550 | 533 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,153 | 1,288 |
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| Without rent one person | 300 | 233 |
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| Without rent one family | 881 | 993 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 206.37 | 235.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 318.08 | 382.71 |
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| Food person | 200 | 160 |
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| Food family | 461 | 538 |
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| Transport person | 20.64 | 23.04 |
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| Transport family | 61.26 | 51.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.36 years | 76.33 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Thanh Xuan | Lao Cai |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.29 | 1.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.72 | 11.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.86 | 4.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.62 | 0.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.19 | 1.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Thanh Xuan | Lao Cai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 319.94 | 318.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 253.78 | 251.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 326.82 | 415.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 386.2 | 303.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.62 | 15.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.6 | 19.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.9 | 7.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Thanh Xuan | Lao Cai |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.81 | 5.96 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,760 | 1,915 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,183 | 1,151 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.88% | 7.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.32 | 8.19 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Thanh Xuan | Lao Cai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 0.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.3 | 1.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.25 | 5.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.32 | 2.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.8 | 9.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.72 | 0.98 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Thanh Xuan | Lao Cai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.48 | 29.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.85 | 3.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.77 | 58.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.34 | 2.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.96 | 28.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.55 | 55.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 148.75 | 140.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,286 | 9,528 |
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