Cost of living in Myitkyina is 55% lower than in Beirut (without rent).
Rent in Myitkyina is 43% cheaper than in Beirut.
Cost of living including rent in Myitkyina is 49% lower than in Beirut.
Food in Myitkyina is 42% cheaper than in Beirut.
Transport in Myitkyina is 78% cheaper than in Beirut.
| Myitkyina | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Myitkyina | Beirut | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.28 $ | 8.92 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14 $ | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.86 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.84 $ | 3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.28 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.1 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.3 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.19 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.43 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.53 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.15 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.71 $ | 80.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.3 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.46 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.2 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.15 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.41 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.5 $ | 141 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30 $ | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.8 $ | 30.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 298 $ | 720 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 618 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 386 $ | 1,699 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 944 $ | 3,352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 359 $ | 1,315 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 745 $ | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.64 % | 11.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.9 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.87 $ | 7 $ |
| Haircut | 1.31 $ | 7.96 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.9 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16.8 $ | 83.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 265 $ | 284 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,217 $ | 4,334 $ |