Cost of living
Phongsaly compared to Khammuan
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Overview comparison
PhongsalyKhammuan
Consumer prices in Khammuan are roughly 12% higher than in Phongsaly.
Cost of living
| Item | Phongsaly | Khammuan |
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| Total with rent one person | 551 | 750 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,510 | 1,639 |
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| Without rent one person | 419 | 356 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,177 | 1,270 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 176.32 | 232.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 397.35 | 447.64 |
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| Food person | 241 | 288 |
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| Food family | 642 | 619 |
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| Transport person | 32.58 | 32.58 |
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| Transport family | 73.71 | 97.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.89 years | 80.4 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phongsaly | Khammuan |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.83 | 1.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.17 | 28.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.43 | 6.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 | 2.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 1.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.05 | 0.35 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phongsaly | Khammuan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 173.81 | 424.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 122.63 | 135.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 427.34 | 537.15 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 358.47 | 321.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.35 | 64.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.61 | 81.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.04 | 14.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phongsaly | Khammuan |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.62 | 7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,399 | 1,268 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 682 | 1,562 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 0.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.45% | 26.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.21 | 9.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phongsaly | Khammuan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.2 | 2.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.62 | 1.95 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.62 | 1.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.6 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.15 | 2.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.86 | 8.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.83 | 0.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Phongsaly | Khammuan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 74.2 | 55.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.57 | 7.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.38 | 29.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.88 | 5.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.26 | 60.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.51 | 93.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 250.02 | 539.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,577 | 12,209 |
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