Cost of living in Thakhek is 36% lower than in Taoyuan (without rent).
Rent in Thakhek is 148% more expensive than in Taoyuan.
Cost of living including rent in Thakhek is 33% higher than in Taoyuan.
Food in Thakhek is 31% cheaper than in Taoyuan.
Transport in Thakhek is 60% cheaper than in Taoyuan.
Thakhek | Taoyuan | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Thakhek | Taoyuan | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 4.69 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 21.8 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.94 $ | 5.02 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 1.55 $ |
Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 2.83 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 3.05 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 2.08 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.58 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 1.96 $ | 2.44 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 8.38 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 5.74 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ | 18.9 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 3.01 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.66 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.29 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 2.21 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.73 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.59 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.76 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.68 $ |
Cigarette pack | 1.71 $ | 3.8 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.63 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.6 $ | 37.9 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.98 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 8.87 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.1 $ | 36.2 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.67 $ | 9.66 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.97 $ | 7.64 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.64 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 2.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.1 $ | 45 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.2 $ | 69.8 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.84 $ | 16.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 244 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,627 $ | 563 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 845 $ | 336 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,220 $ | 831 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,047 $ | 7,902 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 855 $ | 4,753 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 1,084 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.09 % | 1.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.1 $ | 38.3 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 3.13 $ | 9.44 $ |
Haircut | 1.76 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.9 $ | 78 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.7 $ | 75.5 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 306 $ | 531 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,183 $ | 13,630 $ |