Cost of living in Hoi An is 25% lower than in Gampaha (without rent).
Rent in Hoi An is 215% more expensive than in Gampaha.
Cost of living including rent in Hoi An is 28% higher than in Gampaha.
Food in Hoi An is 36% cheaper than in Gampaha.
Transport in Hoi An is 10% cheaper than in Gampaha.
| Hoi An | Gampaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hoi An | Gampaha | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.51 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.2 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.63 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.52 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 0.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 14.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 4.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 8.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.05 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.22 $ | 9.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 4.09 $ | 9.36 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.52 $ | 3.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.3 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.68 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.68 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.05 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.34 $ | 0.88 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45.6 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.04 $ | 12.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 268 $ | 56.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 306 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 91.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 444 $ | 339 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,638 $ | 1,659 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,009 $ | 1,465 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 358 $ | 253 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.92 % | 10.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.3 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.04 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Haircut | 2.69 $ | 3.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57 $ | 68.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.1 $ | 31 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 161 $ | 16.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,697 $ | 583 $ |