In Sittwe, Myanmar, a family of four typically needs around $1296 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $593 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Sittwe is 45% cheaper overall.
Sittwe is 80% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Sittwe is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Sittwe tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The cost of living in Sittwe is primarily driven by housing expenses, particularly rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.
Food prices in Sittwe are 37% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable for residents.
Public transport in Sittwe is 75% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.17 $ |
| Dinner | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.66 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.32 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 8.75 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.7 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.29 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 7.44 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.21 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.12 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.4 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 34 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 44.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 155 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 301 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 613 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 387 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 952 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 355 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 75 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.52% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.44 $ |
| Haircut | 1.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 261 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,752 $ |