Cost of living in Vientiane is 26% lower than in Riffa (without rent).
Rent in Vientiane is 12% more expensive than in Riffa.
Cost of living including rent in Vientiane is 4% lower than in Riffa.
Food in Vientiane is 36% cheaper than in Riffa.
Transport in Vientiane is 22% more expensive than in Riffa.
| Vientiane | Riffa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vientiane | Riffa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.77 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.1 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.25 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.43 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.73 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ | 6.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.4 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.58 $ | 6.32 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.2 $ | 18.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ | 47.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.3 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.57 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.02 $ | 3.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.8 $ | 77.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.1 $ | 39.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 700 $ | 493 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,633 $ | 1,078 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 783 $ | 911 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 926 $ | 1,411 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,804 $ | 2,439 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 875 $ | 1,535 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 227 $ | 663 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.05 % | 7.36 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.5 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Haircut | 1.77 $ | 4.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 57.2 $ | 92.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 90.7 $ | 48.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 332 $ | 437 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,305 $ | 10,069 $ |