Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 74% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 225% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 225% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (36,465 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 706% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (20,939 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 290% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (8,648 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 106% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (2,424 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (7,155 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (5,464 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 306% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (15,908 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (5,198 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 317% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (3,175 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 139% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (2,654 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (15,452 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (4,790 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 323% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (2,721 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 111% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (4,254,308 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 319% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (2,821,854 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 545% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (277,239 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 583% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (2,709,908 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (1,904,919 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 852% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (186,274 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 521% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (62,835 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 186% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (776,285 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 126% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (207,042 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (21,492 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 258% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (28,288 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (163,521 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 358% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (67,822 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (184,306 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 460% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (195,528 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 179% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (65,012,349 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (3,784 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 343% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (87,816 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (33,060 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (21,103 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1219% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (22,426 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (152,029 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (8,885 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (6,128 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (7,104 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (4,451 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (4,843 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 384% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (50,827 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 868% | |
Entertainment | + 199% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 199% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (100,513 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 403% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (42,828 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 561% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (172,498 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (137,943 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 215% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (31,386 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 511% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (5,809 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (9,134 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 408% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (1,378,584 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 97% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (503 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 403% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (115,457 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (12,333 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 251% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,744 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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