Cost of living in Negombo is 15% lower than in Hanoi (without rent).
Rent in Negombo is 54% cheaper than in Hanoi.
Cost of living including rent in Negombo is 33% lower than in Hanoi.
Food in Negombo is 13% more expensive than in Hanoi.
Transport in Negombo is 77% cheaper than in Hanoi.
| Negombo | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Negombo | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.4 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.6 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.41 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.73 $ | 0.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.22 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.28 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.21 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.08 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.37 $ | 1.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.19 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.04 $ | 5.44 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.2 $ | 32.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.12 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.29 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.87 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.6 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.7 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.8 $ | 9.23 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 90.7 $ | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 269 $ | 666 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 314 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 540 $ | 870 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,657 $ | 2,876 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,464 $ | 1,588 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 153 $ | 505 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 19.33 % | 10.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.1 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.21 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Haircut | 3.81 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.1 $ | 93.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.5 $ | 31.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.5 $ | 232 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 605 $ | 13,338 $ |