Cost of living in Vang Vieng is 32% higher than in Mukalla (without rent).
Rent in Vang Vieng is 269% more expensive than in Mukalla.
Cost of living including rent in Vang Vieng is 139% higher than in Mukalla.
Food in Vang Vieng is 19% more expensive than in Mukalla.
Transport in Vang Vieng is 113% more expensive than in Mukalla.
| Vang Vieng | Mukalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vang Vieng | Mukalla | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.8 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.8 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.31 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.54 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.74 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.5 $ | 6.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.63 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.7 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.8 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 53.8 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.7 $ | 5.82 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.71 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.98 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.01 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.9 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.1 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.98 $ | 27.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 727 $ | 144 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,652 $ | 295 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 887 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,378 $ | 446 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,157 $ | 1,521 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 850 $ | 828 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 210 $ | 383 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.09 % | 12.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 65.1 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Haircut | 1.76 $ | 3.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69.4 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.7 $ | 25.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 288 $ | 77 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,209 $ | 2,809 $ |