Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 100% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 334% | |||
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Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 334% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Brussels | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (43,801 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 868% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (25,054 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 366% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (12,325 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 193% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (3,183 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 131% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.38 (9,965 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 359% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (6,318 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 369% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (15,927 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.51 (5,710 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 358% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (4,265 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 221% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (5,350 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 426% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (18,547 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (6,599 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 482% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (5,271 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 309% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 58% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,837 (4,183,937 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 312% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,467 (3,342,490 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 664% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 (651,468 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1504% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,057 (2,408,135 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €872 (1,985,496 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 893% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (266,237 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 787% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (113,397 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 416% | |
40” flat screen tv | €438 (998,069 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 191% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (284,871 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (21,753 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 263% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (23,720 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Brussels | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (211,383 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 492% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (92,144 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (236,648 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 619% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (289,433 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 313% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is 59% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (70,896,796 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 103% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (3,995 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 368% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (111,816 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (50,343 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 60% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (17,971 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1023% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (14,268 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (84,453 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 (10,858 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 (10,583 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 102% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (9,892 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (4,167 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 (6,021 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 502% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (62,653 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1094% | |
Entertainment | + 206% | |||
Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 206% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Brussels | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (104,838 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 424% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (58,675 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 805% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (132,617 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (192,845 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 341% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (22,791 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 343% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (8,229 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (11,388 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 534% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (973,274 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (486 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 386% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (67,419 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (18,360 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 422% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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