Cost of living
Northern Shan State compared to Tawsalun
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Overview comparison
Northern Shan StateTawsalun
Consumer prices in Northern Shan State are roughly 5% higher than in Tawsalun.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Shan State | Tawsalun |
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| Total with rent one person | 751 | 792 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,537 | 1,862 |
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| Without rent one person | 293 | 246 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,104 | 1,069 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 545.94 | 518.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 683.51 | 574.36 |
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| Food person | 245 | 191 |
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| Food family | 571 | 616 |
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| Transport person | 40.53 | 32.24 |
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| Transport family | 86.95 | 98.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.56 years | 78.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Shan State | Tawsalun |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.95 | 2.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.99 | 28.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.08 | 4.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.29 | 1.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.17 | 1.88 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.75 | 0.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Shan State | Tawsalun |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 632.68 | 665.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 334.53 | 406.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 738.44 | 967.35 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 579.81 | 599.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.91 | 25.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.04 | 52.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.27 | 31.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Shan State | Tawsalun |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.78 | 8.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,230 | 1,165 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 305 | 410 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.5% | 8.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.26 | 13.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 0.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Shan State | Tawsalun |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 | 1.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.79 | 0.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.75 | 1.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.25 | 14.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.72 | 3.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.95 | 10.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.16 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 | 0.17 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Shan State | Tawsalun |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.13 | 42.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.43 | 4.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.41 | 7.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.59 | 2.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.72 | 58.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.51 | 84.44 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 464.73 | 478.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,756 | 9,150 |
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