Cost of living in Nishinomiya is 86% higher than in Thakhek (without rent).
Rent in Nishinomiya is 35% cheaper than in Thakhek.
Cost of living including rent in Nishinomiya is very similar to Thakhek.
Food in Nishinomiya is 79% more expensive than in Thakhek.
Transport in Nishinomiya is 229% more expensive than in Thakhek.
| Nishinomiya | Thakhek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nishinomiya | Thakhek | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.01 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.1 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.97 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.51 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.87 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.53 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.38 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.2 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.63 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.68 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.97 $ | 1.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.35 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 61.7 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.6 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.91 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.41 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.65 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
82 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
126 $ | 79.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.7 $ | 9.84 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 382 $ | 715 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 708 $ | 1,627 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 504 $ | 845 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,049 $ | 1,220 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,853 $ | 2,047 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,963 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,221 $ | 215 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.79 % | 10.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.4 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Haircut | 18.8 $ | 1.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50.5 $ | 99.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.1 $ | 54.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 70.5 $ | 306 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,661 $ | 9,183 $ |