Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 29% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 126% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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São Paulo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 44 (18,357 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 306% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (15,032 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 180% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (4,556 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.15 (2,166 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (5,877 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (3,549 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 163% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 29 (12,236 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (4,563 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 266% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (2,998 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (2,595 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 155% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 51 (21,300 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 10 (4,175 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 268% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.68 (1,968 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 53% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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São Paulo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 5,553 (2,334,140 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 3,605 (1,515,175 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 246% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 830 (348,884 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 759% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 4,052 (1,703,282 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,247 (944,604 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 372% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 607 (255,113 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 750% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 105 (43,934 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 100% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,700 (714,717 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 108% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (289,425 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (12,704 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 112% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (10,357 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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São Paulo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 263 (110,346 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 209% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 238 (99,857 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 452 (189,786 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 477% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 404 (169,826 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 143% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 121,962 (51,263,389 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.43 (2,283 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 167% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 274 (114,997 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 52 (21,679 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (9,202 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 475% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (23,551 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 306 (128,488 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 24 (9,966 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (5,739 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (8,060 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 9 (3,845 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.11 (2,148 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 115% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 72 (30,156 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 475% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 120% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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São Paulo | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 131 (55,066 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 74 (31,194 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 381% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 218 (91,478 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 277 (116,418 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 166% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 38 (15,902 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 209% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (5,715 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 13 (5,311 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 195% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 5,184 (2,178,948 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 211% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.50 (209 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 138 (58,187 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (4,805 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 37% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,145 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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