Cost of living in Taraz is 3% lower than in Myeik (without rent).
Rent in Taraz is 40% cheaper than in Myeik.
Cost of living including rent in Taraz is 19% lower than in Myeik.
Food in Taraz is 20% more expensive than in Myeik.
Transport in Taraz is 61% cheaper than in Myeik.
| Taraz | Myeik | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Taraz | Myeik | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.2 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.9 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.26 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.46 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.83 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.13 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.08 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.62 $ | 8.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.65 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.46 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.78 $ | 1.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.4 $ | 8.71 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.13 $ | 20.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.2 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.31 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.74 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 1.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.7 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.3 $ | 65 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.3 $ | 48.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 94.7 $ | 128 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 188 $ | 272 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 421 $ | 586 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 745 $ | 832 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 566 $ | 467 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 265 $ | 491 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.34 % | 5.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.6 $ | 107 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.5 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Haircut | 7.32 $ | 1.36 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ | 80.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.8 $ | 39.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.1 $ | 476 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,141 $ | 8,821 $ |