Cost of living in Dong Hoi is very similar to Lucknow (without rent).
Rent in Dong Hoi is 94% more expensive than in Lucknow.
Cost of living including rent in Dong Hoi is 31% higher than in Lucknow.
Food in Dong Hoi is 20% more expensive than in Lucknow.
Transport in Dong Hoi is 70% cheaper than in Lucknow.
| Dong Hoi | Lucknow | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Dong Hoi | Lucknow | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.29 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12.2 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.42 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.21 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.28 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.01 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.89 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.33 $ | 3.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.55 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.05 $ | 4.41 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.8 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.66 $ | 2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.14 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.02 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 1.05 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.8 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.6 $ | 47.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.64 $ | 6.39 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ | 82.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 325 $ | 234 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 291 $ | 139 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 364 $ | 367 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,667 $ | 1,781 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,034 $ | 851 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 407 $ | 419 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.07 % | 8.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.1 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.47 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Haircut | 3.04 $ | 2.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.4 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 32.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 163 $ | 65.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,250 $ | 1,788 $ |