Cost of living in Saveh is 22% lower than in Vientiane (without rent).
Rent in Saveh is 69% cheaper than in Vientiane.
Cost of living including rent in Saveh is 54% lower than in Vientiane.
Food in Saveh is 18% cheaper than in Vientiane.
Transport in Saveh is 82% cheaper than in Vientiane.
| Saveh | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saveh | Vientiane | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.79 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.6 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.98 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.6 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.86 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.36 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.15 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.03 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.04 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.52 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.89 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.1 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.5 $ | 49.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.86 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 113 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.31 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.54 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.78 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.92 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
8.35 $ | 50.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.9 $ | 79 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.1 $ | 11.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 203 $ | 700 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 480 $ | 1,633 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 285 $ | 783 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 667 $ | 926 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,196 $ | 1,804 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 730 $ | 875 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 300 $ | 227 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 26.45 % | 10.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.3 $ | 50 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.45 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Haircut | 15 $ | 1.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81.5 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20 $ | 90.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 57.7 $ | 332 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 564 $ | 9,305 $ |