Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 84% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Moscow | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (13,995 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 209% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (10,070 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (4,490 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (2,122 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (3,053 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (7,348 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 446% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (12,052 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (3,157 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (997 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (1,889 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (17,875 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (3,400 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 200% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (1,130 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | - 12% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Moscow | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (2,982,330 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (1,802,791 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 312% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (203,531 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 401% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (1,757,784 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (982,223 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 391% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (125,682 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 319% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (12,510 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (440,294 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (185,474 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (20,570 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 243% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (22,522 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (160,379 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 349% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (92,458 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (260,166 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 691% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (235,896 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 237% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 35% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (78,745,069 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 125% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (1,215 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (57,283 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (13,175 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (11,824 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 639% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (19,450 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (63,974 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (12,355 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (6,662 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (6,908 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (4,331 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (3,644 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 264% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (23,913 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 356% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 90% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Moscow | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (59,214 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (24,544 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 279% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (330,308 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (102,646 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (15,976 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 211% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (6,718 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 121% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (7,549 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 320% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (1,310,185 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (67 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (106,647 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (4,426 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 871 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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