Cost of living in Prey Veng is 12% higher than in Shymkent (without rent).
Rent in Prey Veng is 30% more expensive than in Shymkent.
Cost of living including rent in Prey Veng is 19% higher than in Shymkent.
Food in Prey Veng is 27% more expensive than in Shymkent.
Transport in Prey Veng is 29% cheaper than in Shymkent.
| Prey Veng | Shymkent | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Prey Veng | Shymkent | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.01 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.99 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.5 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.84 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.1 $ | 0.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.83 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.87 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.18 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.7 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 6.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.99 $ | 1.77 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.96 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.5 $ | 12 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.97 $ | 5.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.3 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.56 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.48 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.35 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.7 $ | 1.08 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.8 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
87.3 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.3 $ | 12.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 196 $ | 165 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 409 $ | 426 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 267 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 716 $ | 560 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,035 $ | 1,034 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,308 $ | 1,048 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 329 $ | 309 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.83 % | 17.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.2 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.52 $ | 5.72 $ |
| Haircut | 4.46 $ | 4.75 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.8 $ | 132 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.8 $ | 52.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 352 $ | 31 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,966 $ | 7,021 $ |