Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 166% | |||
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Food in Osaka (Japan) is 166% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (14,798 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 227% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥705 (9,937 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (7,273 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (2,966 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (4,623 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (9,184 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 582% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥981 (13,822 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (8,371 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 572% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (6,499 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 389% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (4,302 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 323% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (26,885 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥233 (3,284 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 190% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (2,684 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 108% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 11% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (2,709,871 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥130,467 (1,838,317 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 320% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (210,981 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 419% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (1,387,779 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (774,088 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 287% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (118,965 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 297% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,032 (56,809 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 158% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥58,168 (819,605 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 139% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (170,340 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,142 (16,084 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 168% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (26,879 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 34% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,365 (146,044 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 309% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (58,166 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,905 (139,560 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 324% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,697 (221,170 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 216% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 17% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,771,500 (39,051,213 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (2,184 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 156% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (159,365 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,261 (45,944 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,389 (19,566 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (26,887 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (60,043 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥668 (9,415 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (8,987 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (8,788 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥308 (4,343 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (3,091 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 209% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (53,270 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 915% | |
Entertainment | + 181% | |||
Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 181% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (57,268 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 186% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,698 (52,112 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 704% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (134,992 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (127,503 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 191% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (11,664 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 127% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (7,523 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 148% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (7,097 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 295% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,162 (833,612 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (806 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 706% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (121,826 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥521 (7,347 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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