Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 288% | |||
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Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 288% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (33,417 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 639% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (19,865 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 270% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (11,984 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 185% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.13 (4,862 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 253% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (8,430 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 288% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.07 (7,862 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 484% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (12,312 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.02 (7,784 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 525% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (3,837 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.42 (5,314 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 423% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (27,631 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.75 (4,273 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 277% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (4,095 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 218% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,297 (3,564,383 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 251% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,664 (2,582,189 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 490% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$250 (388,348 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 856% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,838 (2,852,251 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,370 (2,125,285 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 963% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (175,501 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 485% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (97,357 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 343% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$350 (542,353 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (205,315 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (23,524 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 292% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (36,150 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (116,553 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 226% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (79,030 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (177,897 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 441% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$179 (277,409 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 296% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,711 (41,448,042 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.54 (2,395 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 181% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$126 (195,553 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (35,229 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (18,712 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1070% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (42,011 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (128,377 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (10,652 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.66 (8,782 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (8,751 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.76 (4,287 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.28 (3,531 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 253% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (39,668 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 656% | |
Entertainment | + 228% | |||
Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 228% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ottawa | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (94,717 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 374% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (46,048 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 610% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$285 (442,669 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$148 (229,773 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 425% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (22,223 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 332% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.78 (8,969 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 195% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (13,272 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 638% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$582 (903,203 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (514 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 414% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (104,436 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (25,395 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 622% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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