Cost of living in Myitkyina is 21% lower than in Bandung (without rent).
Rent in Myitkyina is 42% more expensive than in Bandung.
Cost of living including rent in Myitkyina is 4% higher than in Bandung.
Food in Myitkyina is 10% cheaper than in Bandung.
Transport in Myitkyina is 51% cheaper than in Bandung.
| Myitkyina | Bandung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Myitkyina | Bandung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.28 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14 $ | 9.92 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.86 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.1 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.3 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.19 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.53 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.15 $ | 2.34 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.71 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.3 $ | 5.79 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.46 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.2 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.41 $ | 0.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.5 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.8 $ | 24.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 151 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 298 $ | 318 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 618 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 386 $ | 537 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 944 $ | 1,036 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 359 $ | 504 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 745 $ | 267 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.64 % | 8.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.9 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.87 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Haircut | 1.31 $ | 4.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ | 65.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.8 $ | 46.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 265 $ | 108 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,217 $ | 8,909 $ |