Cost of living
Luang Prabang compared to Savannakhet
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Overview comparison
Luang PrabangSavannakhet
Consumer prices in Luang Prabang are roughly 4% higher than in Savannakhet.
Cost of living
| Item | Luang Prabang | Savannakhet |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,338 | 1,096 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,527 | 2,785 |
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| Without rent one person | 406 | 408 |
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| Without rent one family | 949 | 1,024 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 845.25 | 1,018.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,984.16 | 1,595.61 |
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| Food person | 223 | 244 |
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| Food family | 741 | 575 |
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| Transport person | 45.19 | 34.85 |
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| Transport family | 107.37 | 118.42 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.13 years | 74.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Luang Prabang | Savannakhet |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.01 | 1.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.6 | 19.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.91 | 4.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.07 | 1.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.05 | 1.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.03 | 1.02 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Luang Prabang | Savannakhet |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 876.06 | 1,218.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 726.28 | 720.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,218.47 | 1,536.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,749.82 | 1,539.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.48 | 40.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 68.53 | 87.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.02 | 6.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Luang Prabang | Savannakhet |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.25 | 10.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,148 | 2,988 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 701 | 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 | 60.57% | 67.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.81 | 8.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Luang Prabang | Savannakhet |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 1.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.02 | 1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.56 | 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 | 2.78 | 3.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.84 | 3.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Luang Prabang | Savannakhet |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 82.23 | 73.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.11 | 2.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.06 | 15.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.61 | 1.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.65 | 68.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.25 | 60.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 276.51 | 297.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,991 | 7,405 |
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