Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 137% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 137% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (21,470 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 375% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (14,536 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 170% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (6,276 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (3,732 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 171% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (6,806 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (4,823 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 258% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (11,291 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (2,513 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (2,110 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (2,499 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 146% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (13,209 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (4,396 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 288% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (1,614 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 25% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (1,823,276 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (1,105,790 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (314,282 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 674% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (1,037,573 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (743,832 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 272% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (154,948 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 416% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (16,423 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (646,722 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (273,872 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (20,882 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 248% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (20,513 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (153,491 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 330% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (88,789 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (179,543 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 446% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (194,579 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 37% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (53,154,885 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (3,096 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 263% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (41,991 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (12,267 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 33% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (13,244 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 728% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (14,520 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (115,773 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (10,972 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (7,536 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (10,919 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (3,297 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (7,665 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 667% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (27,473 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 423% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 120% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Bucharest | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (62,964 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (29,724 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 358% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (78,554 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (90,956 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 108% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (15,546 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 202% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (5,969 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (5,758 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 220% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (1,815,617 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 159% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (217 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 117% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (91,375 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (11,094 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 215% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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