Cost of living in Ramagundam is 36% lower than in Thakhek (without rent).
Rent in Ramagundam is 81% cheaper than in Thakhek.
Cost of living including rent in Ramagundam is 67% lower than in Thakhek.
Food in Ramagundam is 30% cheaper than in Thakhek.
Transport in Ramagundam is 38% cheaper than in Thakhek.
| Ramagundam | Thakhek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ramagundam | Thakhek | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.48 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.4 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.11 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.82 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.01 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.39 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.55 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.11 $ | 1.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.4 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.19 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.35 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.28 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.2 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.09 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.5 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
31.8 $ | 79.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.37 $ | 9.84 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 128 $ | 715 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 142 $ | 1,627 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 845 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 211 $ | 1,220 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,292 $ | 2,047 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 566 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 488 $ | 215 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.44 % | 10.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10.6 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.93 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Haircut | 2.2 $ | 1.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.6 $ | 99.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.6 $ | 54.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 71.1 $ | 306 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,769 $ | 9,183 $ |