Cost of living in Palu is 8% higher than in Haiphong (without rent).
Rent in Palu is 18% cheaper than in Haiphong.
Cost of living including rent in Palu is 5% lower than in Haiphong.
Food in Palu is 25% more expensive than in Haiphong.
Transport in Palu is 39% cheaper than in Haiphong.
| Palu | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Palu | Haiphong | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.86 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.4 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.38 $ | 4.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.97 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.43 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.72 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.06 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.8 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.17 $ | 1.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.62 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.3 $ | 6.09 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.75 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.01 $ | 5.45 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.3 $ | 32.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.65 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.48 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.12 $ | 1.12 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.3 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.5 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
44.4 $ | 9.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 298 $ | 684 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 207 $ | 338 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 496 $ | 1,082 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,543 $ | 1,210 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 694 $ | 499 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 303 $ | 624 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.39 % | 5.95 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.2 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.21 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Haircut | 5.49 $ | 2.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.8 $ | 93.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 81.9 $ | 229 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,341 $ | 13,312 $ |