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| Expense | Xékong | Pakxé | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.63 | $3.90 | Xékong |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.51 | $15.60 | Xékong |
| Cappuccino | $1.09 | $1.17 | Xékong |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $82.21 | $88.40 | Xékong |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.30 | $14.30 | Xékong |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $35.06 | $37.70 | Xékong |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.16 | $10.92 | Xékong |
| Fitness club membership | $10.16 | $10.92 | Xékong |
| Cinema ticket | $2.66 | $2.86 | Xékong |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $158 | $173 | Xékong |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $110 | $120 | Xékong |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $329 | $360 | Xékong |
| Total single-person budget | $351 | $380 | Xékong |
| Average net salary | $242 | $260 |
Xékong is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Xékong runs about $351 versus $380 in Pakxé — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Xékong 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 Xékong · Full cost of living in Pakxé