Cost of living in Vientiane is 4% lower than in Khachmaz (without rent).
Rent in Vientiane is 180% more expensive than in Khachmaz.
Cost of living including rent in Vientiane is 70% higher than in Khachmaz.
Food in Vientiane is 26% cheaper than in Khachmaz.
Transport in Vientiane is 418% more expensive than in Khachmaz.
| Vientiane | Khachmaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vientiane | Khachmaz | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.77 $ | 9.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.1 $ | 35 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.25 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.43 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.73 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 8.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.58 $ | 3.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.2 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ | 6.24 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.3 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.57 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 1.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.8 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 14.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 700 $ | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,633 $ | 321 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 783 $ | 343 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 926 $ | 738 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,804 $ | 1,840 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 875 $ | 909 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 227 $ | 434 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.05 % | 9.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.5 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Haircut | 1.77 $ | 8.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.2 $ | 121 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.7 $ | 57.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 227 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,305 $ | 6,227 $ |