In Mandalay, Myanmar, a single person typically needs around $613 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1322 monthly.
Mandalay is 43% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Mandalay is 79% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Mandalay is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Mandalay is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of expenses in Mandalay is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs are 44% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 20% lower than the European benchmark, providing a cost-effective option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.32 $ |
| Dinner | 12.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.28 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.19 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.1 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 8.82 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.1 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 7.57 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.16 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 18 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 27 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 53.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 286 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 642 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 357 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 994 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 375 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 822 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.64% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.33 $ |
| Haircut | 1.29 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 11.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 24 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,748 $ |