Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 366% | |||
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Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 366% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (42,060 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 830% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (19,863 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 270% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (11,410 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (2,468 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.75 (7,879 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (9,961 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 640% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (17,457 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (9,583 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 669% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (3,737 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 181% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (8,403 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 726% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (31,808 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.53 (7,417 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 555% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.96 (6,220 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 383% | |
Housing | + 108% | |||
Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,871 (6,028,627 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 493% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,098 (4,404,771 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 907% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (399,112 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 883% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,022 (4,244,889 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,405 (2,951,066 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 1376% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (215,025 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 617% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (133,725 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 508% | |
40” flat screen tv | $262 (550,665 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (175,795 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (24,224 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 304% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (56,799 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (98,410 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 176% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (74,233 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (185,392 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 464% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (232,449 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 232% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,327 (61,582,511 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (1,994 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 134% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (205,153 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (49,642 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (16,261 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 916% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (39,586 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $80 (168,827 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (17,022 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (6,705 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (11,589 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (7,791 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 290% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (4,065 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 307% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (87,009 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1558% | |
Entertainment | + 207% | |||
Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (116,630 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 483% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (56,238 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 767% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $231 (484,263 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (157,376 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 260% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (30,940 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 502% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (10,047 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 231% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (13,230 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 636% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (656,556 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (378 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 278% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (114,856 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (26,748 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 660% | |
TOTAL | + 113% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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