Cost of living in Thakhek is 54% lower than in Yokohama (without rent).
Rent in Thakhek is 29% more expensive than in Yokohama.
Cost of living including rent in Thakhek is 17% lower than in Yokohama.
Food in Thakhek is 42% cheaper than in Yokohama.
Transport in Thakhek is 83% cheaper than in Yokohama.
| Thakhek | Yokohama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thakhek | Yokohama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.2 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.94 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.69 $ | 1.19 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.96 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 6.34 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.55 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.6 $ | 7.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.71 $ | 4.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.6 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 25.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.1 $ | 38.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.67 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.97 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.1 $ | 90.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.2 $ | 141 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.84 $ | 35.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 715 $ | 452 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,627 $ | 851 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 845 $ | 677 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,220 $ | 1,300 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,047 $ | 6,813 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 855 $ | 3,020 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 215 $ | 2,652 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.09 % | 1.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.1 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.13 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 1.76 $ | 22.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.9 $ | 68.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.7 $ | 40.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 306 $ | 285 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,183 $ | 12,546 $ |