Cost of living
Xiangkhoang compared to Louang Namtha
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Overview comparison
XiangkhoangLouang Namtha
Consumer prices in Louang Namtha are roughly 3% higher than in Xiangkhoang.
Cost of living
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Louang Namtha |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,403 | 1,217 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,981 | 2,587 |
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| Without rent one person | 301 | 336 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,109 | 1,119 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 917.27 | 1,001.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,757.8 | 1,788.18 |
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| Food person | 245 | 223 |
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| Food family | 786 | 760 |
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| Transport person | 46.68 | 44.73 |
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| Transport family | 90.36 | 121.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.27 years | 80.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Louang Namtha |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.88 | 1.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.51 | 17.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.12 | 4.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.01 | 1.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 0.99 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Louang Namtha |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,197.67 | 914.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 614.73 | 868.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,661.09 | 1,789.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,390.29 | 1,751.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.82 | 49.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.44 | 90.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.81 | 6.9 |
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Transportation
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Louang Namtha |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.32 | 10.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,397 | 2,941 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 756 | 810 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.63% | 56.84% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.15 | 10.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Louang Namtha |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.94 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 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 | 2.59 | 3.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.28 | 4.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.01 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Louang Namtha |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 83.33 | 91.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.42 | 2.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.02 | 15.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.15 | 1.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.5 | 71.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.36 | 59.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 236.93 | 284.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,629 | 9,381 |
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