Cost of living in Bac Lieu is 43% lower than in Hsinchu (without rent).
Rent in Bac Lieu is 37% cheaper than in Hsinchu.
Cost of living including rent in Bac Lieu is 40% lower than in Hsinchu.
Food in Bac Lieu is 39% cheaper than in Hsinchu.
Transport in Bac Lieu is 69% cheaper than in Hsinchu.
| Bac Lieu | Hsinchu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bac Lieu | Hsinchu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.1 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.5 $ | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.65 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.52 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 3.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.53 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.79 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.9 $ | 9.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.4 $ | 3.76 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.1 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.81 $ | 8.97 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.7 $ | 36.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.83 $ | 9.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.98 $ | 7.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.2 $ | 2.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.9 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.6 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.95 $ | 21.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 271 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 485 $ | 682 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 233 $ | 342 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 748 $ | 956 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,231 $ | 9,142 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,278 $ | 6,542 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 316 $ | 1,758 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.67 % | 1.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.7 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.15 $ | 9.42 $ |
| Haircut | 5.24 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ | 83 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.5 $ | 81.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 244 $ | 350 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,093 $ | 12,575 $ |