Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 104% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 185% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 185% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Doha | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (18,239 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 303% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (14,663 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 173% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (7,211 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (4,216 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 206% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (7,319 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 237% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (3,109 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 131% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (11,303 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (3,949 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 217% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (2,176 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (4,318 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 325% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (52,934 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 245% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (4,352 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 284% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (3,048 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 137% | |
Housing | + 125% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 125% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Doha | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (7,022,020 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 591% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (4,666,081 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 967% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (553,191 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1262% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (3,830,849 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (2,355,547 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1078% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (181,311 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 504% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (186,521 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 748% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (979,232 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 186% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (221,978 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (24,295 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 305% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (25,733 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 11% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (136,958 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 284% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (106,845 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (193,028 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 487% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (200,962 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 187% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 14% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (49,334,850 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (1,223 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (79,996 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (33,819 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 65% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (22,115 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1282% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (45,302 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (102,208 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (13,078 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (10,951 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 109% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (12,072 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (7,764 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 288% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (4,364 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 336% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (31,592 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 502% | |
Entertainment | + 277% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 277% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Doha | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (127,566 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 538% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (50,816 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 684% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (93,519 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (119,517 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 173% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (48,906 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 851% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (11,717 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 286% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (25,100 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 1297% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (1,125,886 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (504 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 404% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (247,791 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 247% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (11,987 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 241% | |
TOTAL | + 104% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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