Cost of living in Al-Faw is 8% higher than in Naypyidaw (without rent).
Rent in Al-Faw is very similar to Naypyidaw.
Cost of living including rent in Al-Faw is 3% higher than in Naypyidaw.
Food in Al-Faw is 27% more expensive than in Naypyidaw.
Transport in Al-Faw is 43% cheaper than in Naypyidaw.
| Al-Faw | Naypyidaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Al-Faw | Naypyidaw | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.42 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.6 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.23 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.34 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.91 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.67 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.87 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.96 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.85 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.2 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 7.78 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.15 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.86 $ | 1.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.4 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.9 $ | 12.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.9 $ | 8.65 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.37 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.6 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.7 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.9 $ | 39.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.4 $ | 43.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 258 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 352 $ | 393 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 337 $ | 611 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 518 $ | 578 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,128 $ | 1,132 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 826 $ | 386 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 658 $ | 588 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.71 % | 10.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.8 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.33 $ | 4.34 $ |
| Haircut | 8.53 $ | 1.46 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.7 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.1 $ | 35.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 112 $ | 320 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,920 $ | 8,095 $ |