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

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$1.98 MMK 4,168

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$14.02 MMK 29.5K

Cappuccino

$1.31 MMK 2,754

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

$0.83 MMK 1,735

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.98 MMK 2,052

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.76 MMK 1,603

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.28 MMK 2,695

Milk (1 liter)

$0.98 MMK 2,068

White Bread (500g)

$1.02 MMK 2,141

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.50 MMK 1,050

Eggs

$0.93 MMK 1,955

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.28 MMK 21.6K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.03 MMK 12.7K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.18 MMK 15.1K

Apples (1kg)

$4.25 MMK 8,933

Banana (1kg)

$1.01 MMK 2,129

Oranges (1kg)

$1.28 MMK 2,689

Tomato (1kg)

$0.68 MMK 1,433

Potato (1kg)

$1.26 MMK 2,652

Onion (1kg)

$1.18 MMK 2,484

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.41 MMK 867

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.31 MMK 658

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$0.98 MMK 2,050

Wine (Bottle)

$4.92 MMK 10.3K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.56 MMK 1,181

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.42 MMK 883

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.07 MMK 8,547

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

$6.69 MMK 14.1K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$18.29 MMK 38.4K

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

$235 MMK 494.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,613 MMK 11.8M

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$201 MMK 422.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$298 MMK 627.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$198 MMK 415.8K

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

Last update for Katha: March 2, 2026

Last update for Mandalay: March 2, 2026

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