Cost of living in Mataram is 25% lower than in Mawlamyine (without rent).
Rent in Mataram is 44% cheaper than in Mawlamyine.
Cost of living including rent in Mataram is 33% lower than in Mawlamyine.
Food in Mataram is 3% cheaper than in Mawlamyine.
Transport in Mataram is 59% cheaper than in Mawlamyine.
| Mataram | Mawlamyine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mataram | Mawlamyine | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
0.82 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.5 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.47 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.64 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.98 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.57 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.91 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.1 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.99 $ | 1.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.7 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.33 $ | 21.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.3 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.98 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.72 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.11 $ | 1.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.5 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.9 $ | 70.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.1 $ | 50 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 68.4 $ | 108 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 167 $ | 251 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 74.3 $ | 223 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 164 $ | 604 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,866 $ | 793 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,781 $ | 503 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 197 $ | 289 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.05 % | 5.05 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.9 $ | 119 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.13 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 3.64 $ | 1.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 52.4 $ | 72.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.7 $ | 39.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 98.7 $ | 500 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,653 $ | 9,049 $ |