Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 399% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 399% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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New York City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (40,876 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 804% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (24,496 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 356% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (13,262 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 215% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (2,803 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (11,654 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 436% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (12,965 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 863% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (16,020 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (8,968 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 620% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (4,372 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 229% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (6,943 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 583% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (41,216 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 169% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (6,279 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 454% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (6,187 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 381% | |
Housing | + 230% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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New York City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (10,409,488 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 924% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (6,773,853 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 1449% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (351,023 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 764% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (8,242,154 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (5,165,489 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 2483% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (224,275 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 648% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (131,085 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 496% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (697,591 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 103% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (262,738 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (33,204 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 453% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (55,087 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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New York City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (141,199 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 295% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (131,987 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (246,149 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 648% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (309,569 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 342% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (58,345,260 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (2,118 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 148% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (290,170 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (71,737 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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New York City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (17,673 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1005% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (44,278 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (233,301 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (21,378 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (10,260 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (15,651 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (14,301 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 615% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (5,326 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 433% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (68,420 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1204% | |
Entertainment | + 486% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 486% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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New York City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (141,424 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 607% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (72,977 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 1026% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (669,728 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (303,228 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 593% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (41,653 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 710% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (11,420 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 276% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (20,676 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 1050% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (1,332,222 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (1,430 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 1330% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (300,226 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 320% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (34,430 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 879% | |
TOTAL | + 198% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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