Cost of living
Vientiane Prefecture compared to Luang Prabang
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Overview comparison
Vientiane PrefectureLuang Prabang
Consumer prices in Luang Prabang are roughly 12% higher than in Vientiane Prefecture.
Cost of living
| Item | Vientiane Prefecture | Luang Prabang |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,295 | 1,338 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,754 | 3,527 |
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| Without rent one person | 351 | 406 |
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| Without rent one family | 903 | 949 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 838.81 | 845.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,830.42 | 1,984.16 |
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| Food person | 194 | 223 |
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| Food family | 519 | 741 |
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| Transport person | 36.51 | 45.19 |
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| Transport family | 100.66 | 107.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.4 years | 80.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vientiane Prefecture | Luang Prabang |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.76 | 2.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.53 | 16.6 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.34 | 5.91 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.58 | 2.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 1.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vientiane Prefecture | Luang Prabang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 732.39 | 876.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 780.76 | 726.28 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,165.15 | 2,218.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,488.79 | 1,749.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.63 | 45.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.06 | 68.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.91 | 7.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vientiane Prefecture | Luang Prabang |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.34 | 8.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,795 | 2,148 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 901 | 701 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.11% | 60.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.84 | 11.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vientiane Prefecture | Luang Prabang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1 | 1.02 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.48 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.49 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.26 | 2.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 4.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.92 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Vientiane Prefecture | Luang Prabang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 68.65 | 82.23 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.53 | 2.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.86 | 17.06 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.49 | 1.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.75 | 73.65 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.3 | 57.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 255.53 | 276.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,527 | 7,991 |
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