Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 323% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 323% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (38,052 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 741% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (21,245 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 295% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (11,698 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 178% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (2,021 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (8,343 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 284% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (6,127 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 355% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (13,636 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (9,421 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 656% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (5,183 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 290% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (4,977 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 389% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (31,710 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (5,838 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 415% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (6,341 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 392% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (6,979,304 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 587% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (4,507,949 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 931% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (455,054 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1020% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (3,430,366 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (2,742,017 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (310,533 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 935% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (142,166 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 546% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (529,332 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (175,173 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (23,422 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 290% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (42,699 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (115,340 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 223% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (110,483 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (220,277 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 570% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (308,960 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 341% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (59,203,289 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (1,726 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 102% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (146,736 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (51,953 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (15,009 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 838% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (42,424 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (217,176 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (16,324 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (7,877 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (11,377 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (8,379 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 319% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (4,240 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 324% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (52,123 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 893% | |
Entertainment | + 274% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 274% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (124,824 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 524% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (61,804 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 853% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (395,596 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (174,503 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 299% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (28,764 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 460% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (11,694 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 285% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (15,292 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 751% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (559,341 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (966 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 866% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (99,834 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (17,691 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 403% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 454 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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