Cost of living
Yen Bai compared to Lai Chau
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Overview comparison
Yen BaiLai Chau
Consumer prices in Yen Bai are roughly 13% higher than in Lai Chau.
Cost of living
| Item | Yen Bai | Lai Chau |
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| Total with rent one person | 513 | 521 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,093 | 1,307 |
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| Without rent one person | 236 | 215 |
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| Without rent one family | 968 | 848 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 254.09 | 306.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 403.18 | 375.74 |
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| Food person | 160 | 171 |
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| Food family | 386 | 541 |
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| Transport person | 21.55 | 21.64 |
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| Transport family | 50.74 | 57.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.9 years | 73.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Yen Bai | Lai Chau |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.16 | 1.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.04 | 11.22 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.31 | 3.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.03 | 1.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.6 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Yen Bai | Lai Chau |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 257.13 | 316.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 243.27 | 211.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 401.6 | 303.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 353.26 | 332.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 13.26 | 12.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.76 | 21.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.58 | 8.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Yen Bai | Lai Chau |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.03 | 5.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,448 | 1,903 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,132 | 967 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.28% | 5.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.44 | 7.98 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Yen Bai | Lai Chau |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.86 | 0.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.52 | 1.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.39 | 6.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 2.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.2 | 10.35 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.88 | 0.93 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Yen Bai | Lai Chau |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.48 | 29.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.79 | 3.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 43.92 | 53.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.06 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.26 | 26.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.61 | 48.14 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 141.09 | 135.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,386 | 9,271 |
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