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| Expense | Xaignabouli | Thakhèk | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.90 | $3.90 | Xaignabouli |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.60 | $15.60 | Xaignabouli |
| Cappuccino | $1.17 | $1.17 | Xaignabouli |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $88.40 | $88.40 | Xaignabouli |
| Monthly public transport pass | $14.30 | $14.30 | Xaignabouli |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $37.70 | $37.70 | Xaignabouli |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.92 | $10.92 | Xaignabouli |
| Fitness club membership | $10.92 | $10.92 | Xaignabouli |
| Cinema ticket | $2.86 | $2.86 | Xaignabouli |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $173 | $173 | Xaignabouli |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $120 | $120 | Xaignabouli |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $360 | $360 | Xaignabouli |
| Total single-person budget | $380 | $380 | Xaignabouli |
| Average net salary | $260 | $260 |
Xaignabouli is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Xaignabouli runs about $380 versus $380 in Thakhèk — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Xaignabouli 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 Xaignabouli · Full cost of living in Thakhèk