Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 118% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 389% | |||
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Food in Oslo (Norway) is 389% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 204 (40,421 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 794% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 133 (26,261 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 389% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 75 (14,843 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 253% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 23 (4,489 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 226% | |
12 eggs, large | kr 45 (8,867 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 308% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 48 (9,444 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 601% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 66 (12,974 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (6,053 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 386% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (4,318 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 225% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (6,742 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 563% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 188 (37,131 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 142% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr 38 (7,434 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 556% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 34 (6,790 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 427% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 73% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,017 (4,753,533 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 18,079 (3,578,168 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 718% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,597 (514,008 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 1166% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,764 (3,120,016 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,573 (2,488,524 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,916 (379,226 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 1164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 487 (96,455 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 339% | |
40” flat screen tv | kr 4,067 (805,008 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 135% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,365 (270,240 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 81 (15,979 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 166% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 340 (67,294 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 965 (190,977 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 435% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 470 (92,941 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,101 (217,838 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 562% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,555 (307,756 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 340% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 73% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 431,550 (85,413,607 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 144% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (4,366 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 412% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr 840 (166,292 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 289 (57,238 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 51% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 55 (10,945 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 584% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 91 (18,077 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 541 (107,054 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 46 (9,140 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (7,429 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 47 (9,352 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 27 (5,438 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr 27 (5,349 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 435% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 439 (86,849 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1555% | |
Entertainment | + 241% | |||
Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 241% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Oslo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 719 (142,247 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 611% | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr 323 (64,021 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 888% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 940 (185,951 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,034 (204,733 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 368% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 171 (33,861 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 559% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 48 (9,438 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 211% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 103 (20,398 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 1035% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,112 (1,011,774 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (208 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 108% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 510 (100,912 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 151 (29,897 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 750% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 536 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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