- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Switzerland
- Mandalay
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mandalay, Myanmar compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Kyat (CHF 3.71) | CHF 25 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Kyat (CHF 3.34) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 4.45) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,360 Kyat (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.74 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,974 Kyat (CHF 1.47) | CHF 5.18 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kyat (CHF 0.74) | CHF 4.04 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Kyat (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 5.20 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 813 Kyat (CHF 0.60) | CHF 1.76 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Kyat (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 906 Kyat (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.40 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Kyat (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.85 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 22% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 3,513 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 544,173 Kyat (CHF 404) | CHF 2,538 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 161 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 47 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 300,000 Kyat (CHF 223) | CHF 752 | - 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Kyat (CHF 30) | CHF 131 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 56 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Kyat (CHF 15) | CHF 134 | - 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 19% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 649 Kyat (CHF 0.48) | CHF 1.69 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 71% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,600 Kyat (CHF 1.19) | CHF 21 | - 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 29 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Kyat (CHF 7) | CHF 140 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.84 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 5.61 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.83 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Kyat (CHF 2.23) | CHF 45 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,681 Kyat (CHF 15) | CHF 71 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 4.45) | CHF 37 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,957 Kyat (CHF 49) | CHF 100 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 4.45) | CHF 17 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Kyat (CHF 2.23) | CHF 4.84 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Kyat (CHF 1.48) | CHF 6 | - 75% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Kyat (CHF 37) | CHF 108 | - 65% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,549 Kyat (CHF 1.15) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 48% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 5,231
(7,045,882 Kyat)
in Mandalay.
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