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

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.02 MMK 4,232

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$14.48 MMK 30.4K

Cappuccino

$1.31 MMK 2,749

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

$0.81 MMK 1,707

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.01 MMK 2,125

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.77 MMK 1,616

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.27 MMK 2,661

Milk (1 liter)

$1.02 MMK 2,133

White Bread (500g)

$0.98 MMK 2,066

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.54 MMK 1,133

Eggs

$0.94 MMK 1,971

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.30 MMK 21.6K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.95 MMK 12.5K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.17 MMK 15.0K

Apples (1kg)

$4.28 MMK 8,978

Banana (1kg)

$0.98 MMK 2,048

Oranges (1kg)

$1.33 MMK 2,791

Tomato (1kg)

$0.67 MMK 1,415

Potato (1kg)

$1.32 MMK 2,769

Onion (1kg)

$1.23 MMK 2,582

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.41 MMK 870

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.31 MMK 661

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$0.98 MMK 2,053

Wine (Bottle)

$5.02 MMK 10.5K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.60 MMK 1,257

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.39 MMK 810

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.90 MMK 8,183

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

$6.85 MMK 14.4K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$17.69 MMK 37.1K

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

$239 MMK 502.3K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,668 MMK 11.9M

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$204 MMK 427.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$294 MMK 617.8K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$202 MMK 424.2K

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

Last update for Katha: January 12, 2026

Last update for Mandalay: January 12, 2026

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