Cost of living in Haiphong is 11% lower than in Shymkent (without rent).
Rent in Haiphong is 21% more expensive than in Shymkent.
Cost of living including rent in Haiphong is very similar to Shymkent.
Food in Haiphong is 15% cheaper than in Shymkent.
Transport in Haiphong is 22% more expensive than in Shymkent.
| Haiphong | Shymkent | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Haiphong | Shymkent | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.41 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.3 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.04 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.92 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.64 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.68 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.77 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.2 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.79 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.27 $ | 1.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.43 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.09 $ | 12 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.45 $ | 5.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.6 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.76 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.46 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.81 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.7 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.1 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 165 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 684 $ | 426 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 338 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,082 $ | 560 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,210 $ | 1,034 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 499 $ | 1,048 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 624 $ | 309 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.95 % | 17.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.4 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.26 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Haircut | 2.27 $ | 4.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.9 $ | 132 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.3 $ | 52.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 229 $ | 31 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,312 $ | 7,021 $ |