Cost of living in Arak is 30% lower than in Vang Vieng (without rent).
Rent in Arak is 74% cheaper than in Vang Vieng.
Cost of living including rent in Arak is 61% lower than in Vang Vieng.
Food in Arak is 42% cheaper than in Vang Vieng.
Transport in Arak is 45% cheaper than in Vang Vieng.
| Arak | Vang Vieng | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Arak | Vang Vieng | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.94 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.6 $ | 20.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.5 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.86 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.78 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.99 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.11 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.93 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.11 $ | 1.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 53.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.83 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 16 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.24 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.35 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.85 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.41 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
6.16 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.46 $ | 78.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10 $ | 8.98 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 175 $ | 727 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 307 $ | 1,652 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 277 $ | 887 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 484 $ | 1,378 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,146 $ | 2,157 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 525 $ | 850 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 329 $ | 210 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.22 % | 10.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 13 $ | 65.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1 $ | 3 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 1.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 44.7 $ | 69.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.8 $ | 77.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 56.7 $ | 288 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 564 $ | 9,209 $ |