Cost of living in Paris (France) is 129% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 369% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 369% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Paris | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (51,076 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 1029% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (26,279 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 389% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (17,647 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 320% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (3,410 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 147% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.40 (12,361 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 469% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (8,221 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 510% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (16,604 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (5,330 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 328% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.19 (5,016 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 277% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (5,973 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 487% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (20,593 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (5,400 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 377% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (2,768 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 115% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 110% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Paris | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,100 (7,096,418 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 598% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,254 (5,159,212 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 1079% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (428,788 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 956% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,741 (3,984,846 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,351 (3,091,522 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1446% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (223,607 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 645% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (64,471 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 193% | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (776,940 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 127% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (324,542 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (24,119 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 302% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (40,403 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (231,992 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 550% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (89,371 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (229,057 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 596% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (280,830 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 301% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 57% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,444 (60,526,047 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (4,515 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 429% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (187,403 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (44,543 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 40% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (7,784 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 387% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (14,819 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (72,505 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (10,165 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (8,375 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (8,581 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (6,510 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 226% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (5,871 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 487% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (45,894 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 774% | |
Entertainment | + 276% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 276% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Paris | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (109,488 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 447% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (60,352 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 831% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (238,304 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €98 (223,610 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 411% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (29,896 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 482% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.52 (12,639 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 316% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (17,536 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 876% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (1,083,387 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (694 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 594% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (89,541 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (25,908 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 637% | |
TOTAL | + 129% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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