Cost of living in Galle is 16% lower than in Luang Prabang (without rent).
Rent in Galle is 81% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
Cost of living including rent in Galle is 61% lower than in Luang Prabang.
Food in Galle is very similar to Luang Prabang.
Transport in Galle is 67% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
| Galle | Luang Prabang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Galle | Luang Prabang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.77 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.4 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.47 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.51 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.23 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.82 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.8 $ | 30 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.47 $ | 1.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.98 $ | 58.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.14 $ | 9.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.4 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.78 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.7 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.94 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.48 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.3 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.3 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11 $ | 6.72 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 127 $ | 762 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 152 $ | 1,680 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 81.9 $ | 1,021 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 196 $ | 1,905 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,387 $ | 2,592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,242 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 201 $ | 199 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.05 % | 10.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6.4 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.76 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Haircut | 1.86 $ | 1.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.5 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.3 $ | 71 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.5 $ | 246 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 601 $ | 9,001 $ |