Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 19% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 143% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (26,291 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 481% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (14,162 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 163% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (5,765 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (2,336 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (4,835 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (2,092 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (7,717 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.19 (4,598 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (2,344 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (3,124 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 207% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (23,798 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (4,204 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 271% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (1,816 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 41% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 32% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $822 (1,726,356 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $414 (868,515 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (156,045 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 284% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (1,117,039 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (676,869 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $56 (117,279 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 291% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (52,246 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 138% | |
40” flat screen tv | $357 (749,547 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 119% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (323,094 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.87 (12,321 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (21,869 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 27% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (126,736 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 255% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (71,496 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (241,131 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 633% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (175,699 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 151% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 12% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,016 (39,935,922 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (1,654 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (45,187 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (21,909 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 31% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.89 (12,372 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 673% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (20,007 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (62,569 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (11,810 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (8,109 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (11,582 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.71 (3,596 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (3,425 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 242% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (26,008 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 396% | |
Entertainment | + 121% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 121% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (32,059 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (27,588 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (93,488 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (106,370 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 143% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (18,332 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 257% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (6,453 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 113% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.63 (3,425 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $864 (1,813,928 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 159% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (400 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 300% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (88,594 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.96 (6,225 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 77% | |
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 517 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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