- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Switzerland
- Mandalay
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mandalay, Myanmar vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,000 Kyat (CHF 2.54) | CHF 24 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,250 Kyat (CHF 2.70) | CHF 13 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 3.81) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,360 Kyat (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.74 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,974 Kyat (CHF 1.25) | CHF 8 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kyat (CHF 0.64) | CHF 3.96 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Kyat (CHF 8) | CHF 11 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 3.72 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 2.80 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 813 Kyat (CHF 0.52) | CHF 2.30 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Kyat (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 906 Kyat (CHF 0.58) | CHF 2.44 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Kyat (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.27 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 3,001 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 544,173 Kyat (CHF 346) | CHF 2,329 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 Kyat (CHF 19) | CHF 152 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 2,245 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,715 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 101 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 300,000 Kyat (CHF 191) | CHF 512 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 178 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Kyat (CHF 25) | CHF 124 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 61 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Kyat (CHF 13) | CHF 145 | - 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 193 | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 26% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 26,863 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 766 Kyat (CHF 0.49) | CHF 2.28 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 100 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,600 Kyat (CHF 1.02) | CHF 13 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Kyat (CHF 6) | CHF 120 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.97 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (CHF 1.27) | CHF 3.04 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Kyat (CHF 1.91) | CHF 46 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,681 Kyat (CHF 12) | CHF 75 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 3.81) | CHF 38 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 240 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,957 Kyat (CHF 42) | CHF 111 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 3.81) | CHF 17 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Kyat (CHF 1.91) | CHF 5.35 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Kyat (CHF 0.95) | CHF 7 | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Kyat (CHF 32) | CHF 103 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,549 Kyat (CHF 0.98) | CHF 8 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 819 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00064
CHF
/
MMK
Do you live in Zurich? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in London is 180% more expensive than in Istanbul
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Caracas is 13% cheaper than in Warsaw
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 55% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in New York is 22% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in New York is 8% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 24% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Caracas is 13% cheaper than in Lima
- Cost of living in Seoul is 65% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Timisoara (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bologna (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brno (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kathmandu (Nepal)
Cost of living in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,400
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,052
(6,381,354 Kyat)
in Mandalay.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Najran costs ﷼ 10 (24 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in New York City costs $15 (39 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Abu Dhabi costs Dirham 5.80 (43 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Augusta, Georgia costs $14 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in London costs £170 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Melbourne costs AU$100 (about 1 hour ago)