Cost of living
Vang Vieng compared to Thakhek
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Overview comparison
Vang ViengThakhek
Consumer prices in Vang Vieng are roughly 8% higher than in Thakhek.
Cost of living
| Item | Vang Vieng | Thakhek |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,168 | 1,369 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,094 | 2,568 |
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| Without rent one person | 395 | 289 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,036 | 1,158 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 823.54 | 783.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,773.26 | 1,464.96 |
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| Food person | 253 | 232 |
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| Food family | 728 | 529 |
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| Transport person | 46.11 | 47.49 |
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| Transport family | 112.69 | 119.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.88 years | 71.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vang Vieng | Thakhek |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.02 | 1.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.47 | 24.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.46 | 4.1 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 | 1.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.55 | 1.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.87 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vang Vieng | Thakhek |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,013.8 | 828 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 799.62 | 867.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,186.5 | 1,369.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,881.88 | 1,757.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.41 | 57.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 72.78 | 85.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.69 | 8.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vang Vieng | Thakhek |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.74 | 11.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,309 | 1,735 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 819 | 857 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.56 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.01% | 57.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.79 | 11.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.29 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vang Vieng | Thakhek |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.16 | 1 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 2.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.94 | 12.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.38 | 5.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.56 | 5.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Vang Vieng | Thakhek |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 69.83 | 60.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.63 | 2.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.91 | 16.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.84 | 2.09 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.11 | 63.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.73 | 97.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 347.47 | 301.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,829 | 9,974 |
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