Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 471% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 471% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (50,647 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 1020% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (25,790 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 380% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (15,130 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 260% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (4,369 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 217% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (15,436 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 610% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (14,589 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 983% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (27,738 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (9,467 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 660% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (4,600 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 246% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (11,754 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 1056% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (32,666 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 113% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (6,595 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 482% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (5,010 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 289% | |
Housing | + 241% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,594 (11,748,547 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 1056% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (9,063,528 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 1972% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (375,254 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 824% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (6,705,388 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (5,578,727 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 2689% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (216,728 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 622% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (131,187 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 496% | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (533,417 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (301,272 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (23,014 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 284% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (112,953 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (136,302 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 282% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (105,469 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (212,505 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 546% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (302,782 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 333% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (68,307,223 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (2,793 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 227% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (199,080 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (41,126 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 97% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (17,976 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1023% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (29,021 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (335,445 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (27,723 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (11,167 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 113% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (17,728 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (12,088 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 504% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (6,139 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 514% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (69,057 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 1216% | |
Entertainment | + 299% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 299% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (121,854 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 509% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (75,216 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 1060% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (605,129 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (212,673 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 386% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (37,157 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 623% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (11,799 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 289% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (20,865 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 1061% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (781,180 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (516 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 416% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (222,550 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 211% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (27,044 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 669% | |
TOTAL | + 193% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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