Cost of living in Isfahan is 17% lower than in Luang Prabang (without rent).
Rent in Isfahan is 69% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
Cost of living including rent in Isfahan is 53% lower than in Luang Prabang.
Food in Isfahan is 34% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
Transport in Isfahan is very similar to Luang Prabang.
| Isfahan | Luang Prabang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Isfahan | Luang Prabang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.8 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.5 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.01 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.85 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.15 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.05 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 5.98 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.88 $ | 30 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.11 $ | 1.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.2 $ | 58.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.83 $ | 9.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 114 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.77 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 16 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.6 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.42 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.8 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.95 $ | 6.72 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 233 $ | 762 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 666 $ | 1,680 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 331 $ | 1,021 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 902 $ | 1,905 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,202 $ | 2,592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 621 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 239 $ | 199 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 26.38 % | 10.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.5 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.45 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Haircut | 6.41 $ | 1.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.1 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20 $ | 71 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 56.8 $ | 246 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 559 $ | 9,001 $ |