Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 434% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 434% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (47,045 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 940% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (25,569 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 376% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (15,493 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 269% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (2,996 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (9,071 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 317% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (12,482 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 827% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (15,702 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (11,951 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 859% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (7,699 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 479% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (5,427 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 434% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (35,377 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 131% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (5,047 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 345% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (8,436 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 555% | |
Housing | + 205% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 205% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (9,946,410 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 878% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (7,308,810 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 1571% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (240,894 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 493% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (5,914,281 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (5,404,082 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 2602% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (154,663 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 416% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (160,188 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 628% | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (679,972 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (374,460 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (22,851 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 281% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (43,667 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (126,260 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 254% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (105,005 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (220,952 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 572% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (306,165 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 337% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,175 (61,269,577 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (2,799 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 228% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (242,517 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (39,410 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (15,993 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 900% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (78,623 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (212,971 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (19,156 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (12,724 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 143% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (13,245 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (10,345 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 417% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (4,748 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 375% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (50,595 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 864% | |
Entertainment | + 296% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 296% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (137,210 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 586% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (63,560 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 880% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (577,185 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (230,324 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 426% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (30,174 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 487% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (12,474 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 311% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (16,035 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 792% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (1,042,110 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (390 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 290% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (247,331 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 246% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (23,116 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 557% | |
TOTAL | + 172% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 216 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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