Cost of living
Phongsali compared to Xiangkhoang
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Overview comparison
PhongsaliXiangkhoang
Consumer prices in Phongsali are roughly 5% higher than in Xiangkhoang.
Cost of living
| Item | Phongsali | Xiangkhoang |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,355 | 1,403 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,434 | 2,981 |
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| Without rent one person | 375 | 301 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,126 | 1,109 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 752.29 | 917.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,601.44 | 1,757.8 |
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| Food person | 249 | 245 |
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| Food family | 764 | 786 |
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| Transport person | 34.28 | 46.68 |
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| Transport family | 92.62 | 90.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.31 years | 71.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phongsali | Xiangkhoang |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.63 | 1.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.62 | 16.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.32 | 6.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 | 1.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.45 | 2.01 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.93 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phongsali | Xiangkhoang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 871.42 | 1,197.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 879.7 | 614.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,550.61 | 1,661.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,774.09 | 1,390.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.8 | 46.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.79 | 79.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.62 | 5.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phongsali | Xiangkhoang |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.31 | 11.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,151 | 2,397 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 767 | 756 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.09% | 56.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.93 | 8.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phongsali | Xiangkhoang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.95 | 0.94 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.67 | 1.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 2.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.44 | 4.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.47 | 2.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Phongsali | Xiangkhoang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 91.13 | 83.33 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.93 | 2.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.24 | 17.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.01 | 2.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.27 | 72.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.33 | 78.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 272.94 | 236.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,525 | 9,629 |
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