Cost of living in Amagasaki is 58% higher than in Vientiane (without rent).
Rent in Amagasaki is 34% cheaper than in Vientiane.
Cost of living including rent in Amagasaki is 3% lower than in Vientiane.
Food in Amagasaki is 79% more expensive than in Vientiane.
Transport in Amagasaki is 25% more expensive than in Vientiane.
| Amagasaki | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Amagasaki | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.62 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.3 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.02 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.95 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.02 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.63 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.33 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.44 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.43 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.1 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.51 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.7 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.6 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.66 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.58 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.4 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
135 $ | 79 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32 $ | 11.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 375 $ | 700 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 785 $ | 1,633 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 485 $ | 783 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 993 $ | 926 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,744 $ | 1,804 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,867 $ | 875 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,867 $ | 227 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.77 % | 10.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.7 $ | 50 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.6 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Haircut | 18.5 $ | 1.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 55.1 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46 $ | 90.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 144 $ | 332 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,113 $ | 9,305 $ |