Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 6% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 84% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM18 (7,849 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (8,013 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (4,214 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM8 (3,648 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 165% | |
12 eggs, large | RM10 (4,565 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (2,796 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM27 (11,853 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (4,963 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.72 (2,108 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (4,952 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 387% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM66 (29,437 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 92% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | RM5.03 (2,245 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.64 (1,627 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 26% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM4,177 (1,864,667 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,178 (972,483 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM294 (131,399 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,282 (1,018,646 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,441 (643,181 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM220 (98,390 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 228% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM111 (49,573 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | RM1,839 (821,041 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 139% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM566 (252,881 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM24 (10,551 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM31 (13,835 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 37% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM237 (105,728 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 196% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM160 (71,202 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM333 (148,453 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 351% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM298 (132,990 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 25% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM152,752 (68,188,856 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.04 (912 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | RM57 (25,595 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM39 (17,322 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM16 (7,230 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 352% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM24 (10,719 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM77 (34,193 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM25 (10,978 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM12 (5,416 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM14 (6,069 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | RM7 (3,159 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (3,380 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 238% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM35 (15,816 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 201% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) is 60% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Kuala Lumpur | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM82 (36,821 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RM41 (18,179 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 180% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM201 (89,928 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM119 (52,998 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM33 (14,895 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 190% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM14 (6,109 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 101% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM19 (8,507 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 373% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,393 (1,068,344 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.35 (157 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | RM196 (87,697 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM18 (7,889 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 124% | |
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 316 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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