Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 60% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 234% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 234% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (33,373 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 638% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (19,722 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 267% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (8,786 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (3,584 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (6,924 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 219% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (3,471 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 158% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (12,506 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (6,239 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 401% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (4,491 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 238% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (3,851 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 279% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (35,791 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 133% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (4,344 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 283% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (2,879 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 124% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 22% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (3,963,461 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (2,042,561 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 367% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (139,167 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (2,752,854 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (1,340,459 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 570% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (88,028 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 193% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (52,455 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 138% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (954,695 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 178% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (353,441 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (17,765 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 196% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (12,102 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (129,036 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 261% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (102,474 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (225,778 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 586% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (173,223 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 147% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (42,523,620 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (2,944 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 245% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (57,805 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (20,503 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 39% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (14,437 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 802% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (34,310 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (105,315 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (8,477 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (8,104 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (8,108 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (5,470 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 173% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (4,439 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 344% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (41,757 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 696% | |
Entertainment | + 170% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 170% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (50,573 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (22,308 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 244% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (167,973 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (147,301 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 237% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (25,628 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 399% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (10,345 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 241% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (5,872 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 227% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (1,630,013 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 133% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (434 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 334% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (148,524 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 108% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (9,231 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 162% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,799 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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