Cost of living
Thu Duc compared to Son La
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Overview comparison
Thu DucSon La
Consumer prices in Thu Duc are roughly 1% higher than in Son La.
Cost of living
| Item | Thu Duc | Son La |
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| Total with rent one person | 486 | 502 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,181 | 1,132 |
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| Without rent one person | 215 | 240 |
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| Without rent one family | 769 | 833 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 231.02 | 269.38 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 285.44 | 334.97 |
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| Food person | 142 | 176 |
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| Food family | 400 | 390 |
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| Transport person | 21.91 | 19.39 |
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| Transport family | 60.3 | 48.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.7 years | 71.21 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Thu Duc | Son La |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.25 | 1.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.32 | 11.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.98 | 4.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.02 | 1.08 |
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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 | Thu Duc | Son La |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 245.86 | 310.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 171.86 | 232.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 346.27 | 426.6 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 297.23 | 408.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 10.57 | 10.96 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.42 | 21.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.91 | 6.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Thu Duc | Son La |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.16 | 6.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,875 | 1,971 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,074 | 978 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.65% | 6.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.15 | 6.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Thu Duc | Son La |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.83 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.26 | 1.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.1 | 6.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.71 | 2.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.63 | 9.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 | 0.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Thu Duc | Son La |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.56 | 30.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.37 | 3.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 43.04 | 39.92 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.17 | 3.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.89 | 21.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.9 | 42.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 143.51 | 129.35 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,440 | 10,873 |
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