Cost of living
Salavan compared to Louang Namtha
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Overview comparison
SalavanLouang Namtha
Consumer prices in Louang Namtha are roughly 1% higher than in Salavan.
Cost of living
| Item | Salavan | Louang Namtha |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,062 | 1,217 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,431 | 2,587 |
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| Without rent one person | 345 | 336 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,294 | 1,119 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 722.33 | 1,001.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,182.4 | 1,788.18 |
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| Food person | 302 | 223 |
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| Food family | 566 | 760 |
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| Transport person | 35.95 | 44.73 |
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| Transport family | 120.02 | 121.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.41 years | 80.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Salavan | Louang Namtha |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.01 | 1.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.94 | 17.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.93 | 4.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.83 | 1.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.97 | 0.99 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Salavan | Louang Namtha |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 901.74 | 914.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 669.25 | 868.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,810.7 | 1,789.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,842.41 | 1,751.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.72 | 49.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.67 | 90.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.64 | 6.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Salavan | Louang Namtha |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.86 | 10.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,413 | 2,941 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 963 | 810 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.69 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.64% | 56.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.57 | 10.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Salavan | Louang Namtha |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.29 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.4 | 2.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.63 | 3.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.55 | 4.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.1 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Salavan | Louang Namtha |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 76.08 | 91.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.79 | 2.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.48 | 15.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.13 | 1.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 84.66 | 71.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.14 | 59.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 278.84 | 284.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,744 | 9,381 |
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