Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 119% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 335% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 335% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (42,867 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 848% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (24,808 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 362% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (13,423 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 219% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (3,846 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.82 (11,034 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 408% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (7,321 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 444% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (14,689 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (5,105 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 310% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (4,075 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 206% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (3,617 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 256% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (16,701 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (7,029 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 520% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (5,298 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 311% | |
Housing | + 117% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 117% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,824 (6,462,691 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 536% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,103 (4,812,228 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 1000% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (657,974 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1520% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (3,907,987 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,322 (3,026,474 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1413% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €186 (425,147 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 1317% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (97,210 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 342% | |
40” flat screen tv | €319 (730,834 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (425,882 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (29,531 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 392% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (44,770 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 8% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (226,593 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 535% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (74,084 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (215,401 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 555% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (258,384 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 269% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 54% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (55,380,567 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (4,612 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 440% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (203,642 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (62,168 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 51% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (10,858 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 579% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (30,272 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (86,029 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (10,506 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (9,250 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (9,562 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (4,593 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 130% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (5,025 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 402% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (73,057 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1292% | |
Entertainment | + 201% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 201% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (112,269 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 461% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (58,436 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 801% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (284,879 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (172,034 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 293% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (32,220 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 527% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (7,866 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 159% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (12,465 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 594% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (1,402,889 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 100% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (183 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (107,316 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (21,135 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 501% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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