Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 19% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 136% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (24,407 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 440% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (15,570 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 190% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (5,916 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (2,612 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (5,002 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (2,311 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (10,128 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (4,406 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 254% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (2,131 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (2,874 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 183% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (11,763 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (5,402 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 377% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (1,577 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 23% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (1,868,385 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (1,220,797 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (70,055 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (1,239,471 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (775,475 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 288% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (53,862 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (33,810 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (818,785 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 139% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (509,122 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (12,493 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 108% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (5,719 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (120,614 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 238% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (80,084 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (272,458 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 728% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (192,959 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 176% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 29% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (57,905,527 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (2,080 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (43,845 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,702 (9,143 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 25% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (12,006 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 650% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (26,605 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (68,515 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (16,450 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (5,366 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (8,726 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (7,090 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 255% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (6,079 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 508% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (12,823 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 144% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 86% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (48,350 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (21,400 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 230% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (42,792 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (67,718 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (15,158 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 195% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (6,456 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 113% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (7,312 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 307% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (1,063,014 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (354 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 254% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (73,022 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (4,340 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 23% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,074 prices entered by 375 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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