Cost of living in Taiping is 30% higher than in Mandalay (without rent).
Rent in Taiping is 18% more expensive than in Mandalay.
Cost of living including rent in Taiping is 24% higher than in Mandalay.
Food in Taiping is 55% more expensive than in Mandalay.
Transport in Taiping is 77% cheaper than in Mandalay.
| Taiping | Mandalay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taiping | Mandalay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.54 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.2 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.15 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.86 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.25 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 9.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.55 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.71 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 33.3 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.65 $ | 1.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.65 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.93 $ | 8.82 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.13 $ | 13.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 85.4 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.24 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.92 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.2 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.49 $ | 1.38 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.4 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.8 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.8 $ | 53.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 268 $ | 142 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 261 $ | 286 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 320 $ | 642 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 356 $ | 357 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 649 $ | 994 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 516 $ | 375 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 658 $ | 822 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.06 % | 9.64 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.9 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.06 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ | 1.29 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.1 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 168 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,591 $ | 5,748 $ |