Cost of living
Louang Namtha compared to Khammuan
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Overview comparison
Louang NamthaKhammuan
Consumer prices in Louang Namtha are roughly 18% higher than in Khammuan.
Cost of living
| Item | Louang Namtha | Khammuan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,217 | 750 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,587 | 1,639 |
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| Without rent one person | 336 | 356 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,119 | 1,270 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,001.91 | 232.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,788.18 | 447.64 |
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| Food person | 223 | 288 |
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| Food family | 760 | 619 |
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| Transport person | 44.73 | 32.58 |
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| Transport family | 121.54 | 97.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.34 years | 80.4 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Louang Namtha | Khammuan |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.47 | 1.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.29 | 28.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.47 | 6.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 | 2.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.44 | 1.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.99 | 0.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Louang Namtha | Khammuan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 914.47 | 424.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 868.91 | 135.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,789.62 | 537.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,751.22 | 321.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.42 | 64.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.2 | 81.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.9 | 14.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Louang Namtha | Khammuan |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.68 | 7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,941 | 1,268 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 810 | 1,562 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.84% | 26.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.17 | 9.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Louang Namtha | Khammuan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 2.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.88 | 1.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.65 | 1.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.03 | 2.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.7 | 8.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 0.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Louang Namtha | Khammuan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 91.88 | 55.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.27 | 7.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.24 | 29.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.76 | 5.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.7 | 60.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.88 | 93.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 284.11 | 539.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,381 | 12,209 |
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