Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 34% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 150% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 150% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q74 (19,934 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 341% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (13,154 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 145% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (7,475 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (4,037 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 193% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (4,899 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (2,811 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 109% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q42 (11,323 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (6,199 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 397% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (2,582 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (2,944 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 189% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (24,996 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (4,836 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 327% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (2,120 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 65% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 11% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,799 (2,097,806 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,903 (1,318,885 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 202% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q575 (154,643 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,600 (1,775,308 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,898 (1,048,348 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 424% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (113,760 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 279% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (70,446 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 220% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,470 (933,459 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 172% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q837 (225,021 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q90 (24,240 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 304% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (8,433 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 22% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q493 (132,558 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 271% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q303 (81,490 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q817 (219,770 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 568% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q734 (197,394 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 182% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 26% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,629 (45,357,400 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (2,639 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 209% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q273 (73,430 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q97 (26,163 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 47% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (9,649 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 503% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q211 (56,751 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (76,485 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q43 (11,482 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q40 (10,656 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q51 (13,706 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q23 (6,061 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 203% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (3,761 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 276% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q97 (25,976 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 395% | |
Entertainment | + 137% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 137% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q178 (47,763 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (22,748 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (59,144 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q361 (96,968 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (14,891 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 190% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q32 (8,556 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 182% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (5,822 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 224% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,665 (1,523,728 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 118% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (418 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 318% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q528 (142,113 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (6,914 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 97% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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