Cost of living in Buon Ma Thuot is 27% lower than in Luang Prabang (without rent).
Rent in Buon Ma Thuot is 73% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
Cost of living including rent in Buon Ma Thuot is 59% lower than in Luang Prabang.
Food in Buon Ma Thuot is 30% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
Transport in Buon Ma Thuot is 34% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
| Buon Ma Thuot | Luang Prabang | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Buon Ma Thuot | Luang Prabang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.43 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.2 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.04 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.07 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.51 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.5 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.28 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.58 $ | 30 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.34 $ | 1.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.02 $ | 58.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.86 $ | 9.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.5 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.79 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.74 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.89 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.1 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.1 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.5 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.5 $ | 6.72 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 762 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 376 $ | 1,680 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 271 $ | 1,021 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 555 $ | 1,905 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,684 $ | 2,592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,115 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 396 $ | 199 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.33 % | 10.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 21.2 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.03 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Haircut | 4.82 $ | 1.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.5 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.4 $ | 71 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 226 $ | 246 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,096 $ | 9,001 $ |