Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 6% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 93% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (8,703 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (10,018 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (4,365 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (4,870 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 253% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (3,647 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (2,260 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (17,278 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (3,604 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (1,423 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (1,703 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (38,936 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 154% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (2,541 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (2,941 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 128% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 47% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (1,345,921 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (861,445 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (140,271 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (944,147 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (522,451 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (63,560 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 112% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (27,343 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (575,467 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (164,870 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (13,292 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 122% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (12,146 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 26% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (134,341 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 276% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (78,024 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (179,755 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 446% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (191,782 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 174% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 27% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (49,659,968 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (2,394 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 180% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (50,865 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (7,606 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 31% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (7,411 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 363% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (7,112 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (46,208 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (5,188 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (11,555 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 120% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (10,320 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (2,959 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (3,348 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 235% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (17,149 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 227% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 69% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (47,284 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (23,422 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (89,192 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (87,786 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (15,271 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 197% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (9,346 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 208% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (10,051 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 459% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (939,174 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (114 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (65,698 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (6,037 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 72% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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