Cost of living
Louang Namtha compared to Savannakhet
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Overview comparison
Louang NamthaSavannakhet
Consumer prices in Louang Namtha are roughly 9% higher than in Savannakhet.
Cost of living
| Item | Louang Namtha | Savannakhet |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,217 | 1,096 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,587 | 2,785 |
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| Without rent one person | 336 | 408 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,119 | 1,024 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,001.91 | 1,018.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,788.18 | 1,595.61 |
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| Food person | 223 | 244 |
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| Food family | 760 | 575 |
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| Transport person | 44.73 | 34.85 |
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| Transport family | 121.54 | 118.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.34 years | 74.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Louang Namtha | Savannakhet |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.47 | 1.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.29 | 19.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.47 | 4.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.44 | 1.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.99 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Louang Namtha | Savannakhet |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 914.47 | 1,218.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 868.91 | 720.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,789.62 | 1,536.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,751.22 | 1,539.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.42 | 40.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.2 | 87.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.9 | 6.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Louang Namtha | Savannakhet |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.68 | 10.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,941 | 2,988 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 810 | 806 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.84% | 67.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.17 | 8.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Louang Namtha | Savannakhet |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.88 | 1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.65 | 2.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 21.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.03 | 3.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.7 | 3.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Louang Namtha | Savannakhet |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 91.88 | 73.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.27 | 2.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.24 | 15.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.76 | 1.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.7 | 68.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 59.88 | 60.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 284.11 | 297.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,381 | 7,405 |
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