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| Expense | Xiangkhoang | Vientiane | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.63 | $5.07 | Xiangkhoang |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.51 | $20.28 | Xiangkhoang |
| Cappuccino | $1.09 | $1.52 | Xiangkhoang |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $82.21 | $115 | Xiangkhoang |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.30 | $18.59 | Xiangkhoang |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $35.06 | $49.01 | Xiangkhoang |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.16 | $14.20 | Xiangkhoang |
| Fitness club membership | $10.16 | $14.20 | Xiangkhoang |
| Cinema ticket | $2.66 | $3.72 | Xiangkhoang |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $158 | $239 | Xiangkhoang |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $110 | $167 | Xiangkhoang |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $329 | $500 | Xiangkhoang |
| Total single-person budget | $351 | $505 | Xiangkhoang |
| Average net salary | $242 | $338 |
Xiangkhoang is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Xiangkhoang runs about $351 versus $505 in Vientiane — a difference of roughly 44%.
Salary-adjusted, Xiangkhoang 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 Xiangkhoang · Full cost of living in Vientiane