Cost of living in Myeik is 16% lower than in Luang Prabang (without rent).
Rent in Myeik is 72% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
Cost of living including rent in Myeik is 54% lower than in Luang Prabang.
Food in Myeik is 31% cheaper than in Luang Prabang.
Transport in Myeik is 39% more expensive than in Luang Prabang.
| Myeik | Luang Prabang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Myeik | Luang Prabang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.03 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.9 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.06 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.11 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.83 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.45 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.91 $ | 30 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.41 $ | 1.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.37 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.71 $ | 58.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.59 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.1 $ | 9.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.45 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.2 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.39 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.8 $ | 50.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65 $ | 77.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
48.3 $ | 6.72 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 128 $ | 762 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 272 $ | 1,680 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 1,021 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 586 $ | 1,905 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 832 $ | 2,592 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 467 $ | 849 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 491 $ | 199 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.97 % | 10.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 107 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.96 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Haircut | 1.36 $ | 1.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.3 $ | 72.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.2 $ | 71 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 476 $ | 246 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,821 $ | 9,001 $ |