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| Expense | Vangviang | Vientiane | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.51 | $5.07 | Vangviang |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.04 | $20.28 | Vangviang |
| Cappuccino | $1.05 | $1.52 | Vangviang |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $79.56 | $115 | Vangviang |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.87 | $18.59 | Vangviang |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.93 | $49.01 | Vangviang |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.83 | $14.20 | Vangviang |
| Fitness club membership | $9.83 | $14.20 | Vangviang |
| Cinema ticket | $2.57 | $3.72 | Vangviang |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $151 | $239 | Vangviang |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $105 | $167 | Vangviang |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $316 | $500 | Vangviang |
| Total single-person budget | $339 | $505 | Vangviang |
| Average net salary | $234 | $338 |
Vangviang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Vangviang runs about $339 versus $505 in Vientiane — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Vangviang 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 Vangviang · Full cost of living in Vientiane