Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 528% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 528% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (43,885 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 870% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (28,426 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 429% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (14,777 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 252% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (3,873 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 181% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (16,600 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 664% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (15,193 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 1028% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (15,932 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.45 (9,366 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 652% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.94 (6,202 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 366% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (15,739 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 1448% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (46,133 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 201% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.96 (8,337 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 636% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.93 (8,278 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 543% | |
Housing | + 194% | |||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,844 (8,098,425 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 697% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,138 (6,610,028 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 1411% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $402 (847,109 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1986% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,694 (5,674,913 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,101 (4,425,651 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 2113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (475,615 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 1485% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (170,232 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 674% | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (866,551 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 153% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (350,572 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (31,568 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 426% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (57,218 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (140,069 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 292% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $80 (169,162 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (225,787 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 586% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $208 (439,037 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 527% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,097 (65,507,917 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (2,783 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 226% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (143,449 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (44,350 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 107% | |||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (20,859 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1204% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (60,316 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (272,877 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (18,013 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (12,736 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 143% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (16,291 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.45 (11,474 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 474% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (5,639 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 464% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (84,162 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1504% | |
Entertainment | + 268% | |||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (140,745 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 604% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (68,337 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 954% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (352,835 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (240,251 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 449% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (28,310 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 451% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (13,899 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 358% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (15,714 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 774% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (873,089 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (384 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 284% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (132,277 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (24,474 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 596% | |
TOTAL | + 182% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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