Cost of living in Rangpur is 33% lower than in Thakhek (without rent).
Rent in Rangpur is 92% cheaper than in Thakhek.
Cost of living including rent in Rangpur is 74% lower than in Thakhek.
Food in Rangpur is 24% cheaper than in Thakhek.
Transport in Rangpur is 42% cheaper than in Thakhek.
| Rangpur | Thakhek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rangpur | Thakhek | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.69 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.3 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.64 $ | 3.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.15 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.17 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 5.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.11 $ | 5.55 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.85 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ | 1.71 $ |
Transport |
||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.5 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.17 $ | 10.8 $ |
Personal Care |
||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.87 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.93 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.28 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.66 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.67 $ | 1.01 $ |
Utilities per Month |
||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
16.6 $ | 51.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.4 $ | 79.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.9 $ | 9.84 $ |
Rent per Month |
||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 32.4 $ | 715 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 80.9 $ | 1,627 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 50.6 $ | 845 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 123 $ | 1,220 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 469 $ | 2,047 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 337 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 166 $ | 215 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.97 % | 10.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.5 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.19 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Haircut | 1.86 $ | 1.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 33.7 $ | 99.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.9 $ | 54.7 $ |
Childcare |
||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 12.6 $ | 306 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 825 $ | 9,183 $ |