Cost of living in Ipoh is 3% lower than in Prey Veng (without rent).
Rent in Ipoh is 9% cheaper than in Prey Veng.
Cost of living including rent in Ipoh is 6% lower than in Prey Veng.
Food in Ipoh is 15% cheaper than in Prey Veng.
Transport in Ipoh is 112% more expensive than in Prey Veng.
| Ipoh | Prey Veng | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ipoh | Prey Veng | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.52 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.3 $ | 30 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.83 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.3 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.7 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.1 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.92 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.68 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.09 $ | 4 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.8 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.57 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.17 $ | 1.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.3 $ | 8.97 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.69 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.09 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.68 $ | 1.7 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.2 $ | 56.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.8 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.5 $ | 22.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 188 $ | 196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 409 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 300 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 717 $ | 716 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,330 $ | 2,035 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,153 $ | 1,308 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,035 $ | 329 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.06 % | 9.83 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.3 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 5.6 $ | 4.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.9 $ | 92.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.4 $ | 24.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 148 $ | 352 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,750 $ | 13,966 $ |