Cost of Living Comparison Between Katha and Mandalay Cost of Living Comparison Between Katha and Mandalay

😐 Solo nomad: Katha is 0 than Mandalay without rent, and 0 with rent.

😐 Family of 3: Katha is 0 than Mandalay without rent, and 0 with rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.03 MMK 4,240

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$14.12 MMK 29.6K

Cappuccino

$1.32 MMK 2,769

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.87 MMK 1,827

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.03 MMK 2,147

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.78 MMK 1,631

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.23 MMK 2,572

Milk (1 liter)

$0.97 MMK 2,039

White Bread (500g)

$0.98 MMK 2,046

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.5 MMK 1,037

Eggs

$1 MMK 2,090

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.33 MMK 21.6K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.07 MMK 12.7K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.06 MMK 14.8K

Apples (1kg)

$4.18 MMK 8,754

Banana (1kg)

$0.97 MMK 2,038

Oranges (1kg)

$1.34 MMK 2,797

Tomato (1kg)

$0.71 MMK 1,497

Potato (1kg)

$1.31 MMK 2,751

Onion (1kg)

$1.17 MMK 2,452

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.39 MMK 808

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.31 MMK 650

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.02 MMK 2,142

Wine (Bottle)

$4.95 MMK 10.4K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.6 MMK 1,253

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.42 MMK 871

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.95 MMK 8,278

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$6.61 MMK 13.8K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$17.77 MMK 37.2K

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$240 MMK 501.8K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,754 MMK 12M

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$202 MMK 422K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$295 MMK 617.6K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$200 MMK 419.8K

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Katha: October 29, 2025

Last update for Mandalay: October 27, 2025