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| Expense | Phônsavan | Xai | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.51 | $3.90 | Phônsavan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.04 | $15.60 | Phônsavan |
| Cappuccino | $1.05 | $1.17 | Phônsavan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $79.56 | $88.40 | Phônsavan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.87 | $14.30 | Phônsavan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.93 | $37.70 | Phônsavan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.83 | $10.92 | Phônsavan |
| Fitness club membership | $9.83 | $10.92 | Phônsavan |
| Cinema ticket | $2.57 | $2.86 | Phônsavan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $151 | $173 | Phônsavan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $105 | $120 | Phônsavan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $316 | $360 | Phônsavan |
| Total single-person budget | $339 | $380 | Phônsavan |
| Average net salary | $234 | $260 |
Phônsavan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Phônsavan runs about $339 versus $380 in Xai — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Phônsavan leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Phônsavan · Full cost of living in Xai