Cost of living
Vientiane compared to Luang Namtha
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Overview comparison
VientianeLuang Namtha
Consumer prices in Vientiane are roughly 4% higher than in Luang Namtha.
Cost of living
| Item | Vientiane | Luang Namtha |
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| Total with rent one person | 999 | 986 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,520 | 3,563 |
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| Without rent one person | 360 | 419 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,287 | 1,120 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 847.59 | 715.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,620.18 | 1,669.05 |
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| Food person | 316 | 295 |
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| Food family | 656 | 726 |
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| Transport person | 35.13 | 35.09 |
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| Transport family | 119.09 | 122.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.44 years | 75.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vientiane | Luang Namtha |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.47 | 1.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.18 | 17.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.61 | 4.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 | 1.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.46 | 1.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.81 | 1.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vientiane | Luang Namtha |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 845.06 | 1,183.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 645.21 | 866.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,252.69 | 1,967.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,793.32 | 1,466.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.57 | 46.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 76.17 | 66.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.09 | 6.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vientiane | Luang Namtha |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.41 | 11.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,299 | 2,252 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 954 | 805 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 64.79% | 67.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.89 | 12.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vientiane | Luang Namtha |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.87 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 1.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2 | 2.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.71 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.48 | 3.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.38 | 3.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 | 2.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Vientiane | Luang Namtha |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 95.1 | 95.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.63 | 2.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.64 | 18.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.85 | 2.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 85.53 | 77.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 58.2 | 66.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 208.46 | 238 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,858 | 8,472 |
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