- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Switzerland
- Mandalay
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mandalay, Myanmar compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Kyat (CHF 3.48) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,500 Kyat (CHF 3.14) | CHF 14 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 4.18) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,360 Kyat (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.79 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,974 Kyat (CHF 1.38) | CHF 5.18 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Kyat (CHF 0.70) | CHF 4.04 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Kyat (CHF 8) | CHF 12 | - 31% | |
| 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 0.57) | CHF 1.76 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Kyat (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 906 Kyat (CHF 0.63) | CHF 2.68 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Kyat (CHF 0.70) | CHF 2.85 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 1% 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 | - | CHF 2,538 | - | |
| 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 209) | CHF 858 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 164 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Kyat (CHF 28) | CHF 131 | - 79% | |
| 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 14) | CHF 134 | - 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 21% 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 0.45) | CHF 1.69 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,600 Kyat (CHF 1.12) | CHF 21 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| 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 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.83 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.03 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000 Kyat (CHF 2.09) | CHF 45 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Mandalay (Myanmar) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,681 Kyat (CHF 14) | CHF 71 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 4.18) | CHF 37 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65,957 Kyat (CHF 46) | CHF 100 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Kyat (CHF 4.18) | CHF 17 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Kyat (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.84 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Kyat (CHF 1.39) | CHF 6 | - 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | CHF 176 | - | |
| 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 35) | CHF 108 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,549 Kyat (CHF 1.08) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,281 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CHF
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MMK
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,290
(9,025,428 Kyat)
in Mandalay.
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