Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 278% | |||
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Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 278% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (35,506 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 685% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (21,508 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 300% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (11,423 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 172% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.27 (3,387 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 146% | |
12 eggs, large | £4.15 (11,103 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 411% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.13 (5,704 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 324% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.29 (14,153 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (5,991 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 381% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (2,915 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 119% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (4,587 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 351% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (27,778 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (6,559 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 479% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (2,602 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 102% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,438 (3,843,451 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £850 (2,271,773 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 419% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (671,497 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1553% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,044 (2,790,515 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £738 (1,973,891 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 887% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (251,063 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 737% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (68,201 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 210% | |
40” flat screen tv | £391 (1,045,836 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 205% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (244,473 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (17,022 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 184% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (32,068 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (170,127 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 377% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (102,262 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (211,101 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 542% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (186,737 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 167% | |
Transportation | + 58% | |||
Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,503 (68,176,179 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (4,101 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 380% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (197,828 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (47,997 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (18,928 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1083% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (24,290 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (237,902 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (9,783 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (8,833 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (13,027 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (6,317 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 216% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (5,130 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 413% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (37,637 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 617% | |
Entertainment | + 278% | |||
Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 278% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (70,713 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 254% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (48,459 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 647% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (258,346 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (160,700 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 267% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (23,916 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 365% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.38 (9,046 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 198% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (12,353 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 587% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (1,415,732 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 102% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (981 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 881% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (126,690 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (38,466 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 994% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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