Cost of living
Bolikhamxay compared to Vang Vieng
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Overview comparison
BolikhamxayVang Vieng
Consumer prices in Vang Vieng are roughly 1% higher than in Bolikhamxay.
Cost of living
| Item | Bolikhamxay | Vang Vieng |
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| Total with rent one person | 692 | 1,168 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,573 | 3,094 |
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| Without rent one person | 452 | 395 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,618 | 1,036 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 275.88 | 823.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 510.24 | 1,773.26 |
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| Food person | 236 | 253 |
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| Food family | 630 | 728 |
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| Transport person | 31.38 | 46.11 |
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| Transport family | 97.19 | 112.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.29 years | 73.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bolikhamxay | Vang Vieng |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.31 | 2.02 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.29 | 19.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.37 | 3.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.23 | 1.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.35 | 0.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bolikhamxay | Vang Vieng |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 359.64 | 1,013.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 188.77 | 799.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 614.1 | 1,186.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 449.9 | 1,881.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.38 | 55.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.93 | 72.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.8 | 9.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bolikhamxay | Vang Vieng |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.53 | 10.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,321 | 2,309 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,914 | 819 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 | 0.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.9% | 47.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.05 | 12.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bolikhamxay | Vang Vieng |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 | 1.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.51 | 1.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.03 | 1.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 18.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.72 | 5.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.44 | 5.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.81 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Bolikhamxay | Vang Vieng |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.25 | 69.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.97 | 2.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.2 | 12.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.26 | 1.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 67.63 | 63.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.99 | 80.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 581.13 | 347.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,355 | 10,829 |
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