Cost of living in Mandalay, Myanmar

Summary of cost of living in Mandalay

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 3,598,285 Kyat
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 1,635,427 Kyat
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Mandalay
Current as of Oct 2021.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 4,523 Kyat
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 5,375 Kyat
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 4,204 Kyat
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,378 Kyat
12 eggs, large 2,173 Kyat
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,347 Kyat
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 11,048 Kyat
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,246 Kyat
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,330 Kyat
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 1,017 Kyat
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 15,346 Kyat
2 liters of coca-cola 1,133 Kyat
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,288 Kyat
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,016,500 Kyat
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 437,410 Kyat
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 40,613 Kyat
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 6,000,000 Kyat
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 200,000 Kyat
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 30,000 Kyat
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 21,994 Kyat
40” flat screen tv 342,978 Kyat
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 300,000 Kyat
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 6,000 Kyat
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 35,702 Kyat
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 200,000 Kyat
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 32,894 Kyat
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 70,000 Kyat
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 35,000,000 Kyat
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 854 Kyat
Monthly ticket public transport -
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,600 Kyat
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 5,243 Kyat
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 14,359 Kyat
4 rolls of toilet paper 2,000 Kyat
Tube of toothpaste 1,000 Kyat
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 5,248 Kyat
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 20,000 Kyat
2 tickets to the movies 6,483 Kyat
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 43,764 Kyat
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 5,140 Kyat
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 3,037 Kyat
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,797 Kyat
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 700,000 Kyat
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 100 Kyat
1 month of gym membership in business district 71,489 Kyat
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 3,517 Kyat
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: October 21, 2021

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