Cost of living
Luang Namtha compared to Attapu
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Overview comparison
Luang NamthaAttapu
Consumer prices in Luang Namtha are roughly 1% higher than in Attapu.
Cost of living
| Item | Luang Namtha | Attapu |
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| Total with rent one person | 986 | 1,185 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,563 | 2,837 |
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| Without rent one person | 419 | 392 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,120 | 1,092 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 715.91 | 941.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,669.05 | 1,532.51 |
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| Food person | 295 | 223 |
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| Food family | 726 | 743 |
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| Transport person | 35.09 | 35.46 |
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| Transport family | 122.53 | 89.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.46 years | 84.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Luang Namtha | Attapu |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.76 | 1.64 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.2 | 13.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.74 | 4.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 | 1.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.53 | 1.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.04 | 0.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Luang Namtha | Attapu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,183.19 | 984.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 866.21 | 737.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,967.83 | 1,529.14 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,466.16 | 1,706.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.92 | 46.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.81 | 63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.22 | 6.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Luang Namtha | Attapu |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.41 | 9.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,252 | 3,113 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 805 | 717 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 67.58% | 48.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.06 | 10.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Luang Namtha | Attapu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.19 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.61 | 2.4 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.11 | 2.32 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.67 | 4.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.59 | 1.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Luang Namtha | Attapu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 95.06 | 83.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.47 | 2.88 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.63 | 15.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.05 | 2.13 |
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| Brand Jeans | 77.01 | 61.82 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.77 | 75.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 238 | 241.03 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,472 | 8,317 |
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