Cost of living in Kimchaek is 77% higher than in Yangon (without rent).
Rent in Kimchaek is 64% more expensive than in Yangon.
Cost of living including rent in Kimchaek is 69% higher than in Yangon.
Food in Kimchaek is 132% more expensive than in Yangon.
Transport in Kimchaek is 13% cheaper than in Yangon.
| Kimchaek | Yangon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kimchaek | Yangon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.52 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 111 $ | 23.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.06 $ | 3.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.53 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.61 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.62 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.55 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.41 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.2 $ | 4.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.77 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.89 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 1.55 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.38 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 47.3 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.9 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.2 $ | 8.11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.62 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.95 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.49 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.4 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.3 $ | 25.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 785 $ | 431 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,561 $ | 707 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 857 $ | 871 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,103 $ | 1,016 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,504 $ | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 841 $ | 312 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 407 $ | 235 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.35 % | 12.06 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.9 $ | 29.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.27 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 4 $ | 1.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.4 $ | 69.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.9 $ | 58.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 484 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,354 $ | 10,024 $ |