Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 363% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 363% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (40,023 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 785% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (20,433 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 280% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (13,333 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 217% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (2,485 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (8,736 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 302% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (14,840 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 1002% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (15,439 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (11,329 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 809% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (4,169 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 213% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (4,434 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 336% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (30,522 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 99% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (4,126 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 264% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (6,447 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 401% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (6,293,454 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 519% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (4,322,720 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 888% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (337,156 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 730% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (3,292,894 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (2,541,247 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1171% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (154,777 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 416% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (143,119 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 551% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (610,392 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (274,867 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (22,856 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 281% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (73,865 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (145,810 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 308% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (103,026 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (219,484 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 567% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (301,616 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 331% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (62,701,216 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (1,919 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 125% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (196,700 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (43,283 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (13,722 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 758% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (27,602 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (421,228 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (14,524 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (10,798 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 106% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (10,490 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (8,952 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 348% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (3,314 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 231% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (56,763 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 982% | |
Entertainment | + 244% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 244% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (131,306 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 557% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (62,149 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 859% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (365,323 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (173,959 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 297% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (30,237 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 488% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (12,846 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 323% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (15,382 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 756% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (780,872 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (315 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 215% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (203,070 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 184% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (21,511 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 512% | |
TOTAL | + 115% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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