Cost of living
Xiangkhoang compared to Luang Namtha
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Overview comparison
XiangkhoangLuang Namtha
Consumer prices in Xiangkhoang are roughly 2% higher than in Luang Namtha.
Cost of living
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Luang Namtha |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,403 | 986 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,981 | 3,563 |
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| Without rent one person | 301 | 419 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,109 | 1,120 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 917.27 | 715.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,757.8 | 1,669.05 |
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| Food person | 245 | 295 |
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| Food family | 786 | 726 |
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| Transport person | 46.68 | 35.09 |
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| Transport family | 90.36 | 122.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.27 years | 75.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Luang Namtha |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.88 | 1.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.51 | 17.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.12 | 4.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.01 | 1.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 1.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Luang Namtha |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,197.67 | 1,183.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 614.73 | 866.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,661.09 | 1,967.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,390.29 | 1,466.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.82 | 46.92 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.44 | 66.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.81 | 6.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Luang Namtha |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.32 | 11.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,397 | 2,252 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 756 | 805 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 56.63% | 67.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.15 | 12.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Luang Namtha |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.9 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.94 | 1.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.89 | 2.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.59 | 3.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.28 | 3.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.01 | 2.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Xiangkhoang | Luang Namtha |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 83.33 | 95.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.42 | 2.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.02 | 18.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.15 | 2.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.5 | 77.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.36 | 66.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 236.93 | 238 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,629 | 8,472 |
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