Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 117% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 298% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 298% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (31,797 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 603% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (20,043 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 273% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (9,394 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 123% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (2,884 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (9,095 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 319% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (7,974 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 492% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (10,782 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (6,591 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 429% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (4,936 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 271% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (9,733 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 857% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (23,541 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (5,403 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 377% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (4,768 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 270% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (6,353,433 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 525% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (4,129,383 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 844% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (339,499 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 736% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (3,465,351 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,148 (2,961,159 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (321,336 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 971% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (111,442 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 407% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (1,108,108 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 223% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (375,821 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (20,273 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 238% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (56,804 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (194,951 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 446% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (128,085 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (244,459 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 643% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (292,374 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 318% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,609 (53,213,973 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (2,707 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 217% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (272,451 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (50,306 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (13,960 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 772% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (25,784 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (141,640 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (14,981 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (10,084 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (14,149 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (7,420 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 271% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (4,716 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 372% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (51,554 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 882% | |
Entertainment | + 308% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 308% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (81,292 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 306% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (60,751 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 837% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (667,364 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (177,642 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 306% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (31,348 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 510% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (7,254 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 139% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (16,513 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 819% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (1,683,746 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 141% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (821 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 721% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (120,425 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (58,412 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 1561% | |
TOTAL | + 117% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 674 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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