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

😐 Solo nomad: Mandalay is 0 than Katha without rent, and 0 with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mandalay is 0 than Katha without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.03 MMK 4,240
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.12 MMK 29.6K
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Cappuccino
$1.32 MMK 2,769
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 MMK 1,827
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.03 MMK 2,147
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.78 MMK 1,631
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.23 MMK 2,572
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.97 MMK 2,039
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White Bread (500g)
$0.98 MMK 2,046
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.5 MMK 1,037
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Eggs
$1 MMK 2,090
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.33 MMK 21.6K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.07 MMK 12.7K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.06 MMK 14.8K
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Apples (1kg)
$4.18 MMK 8,754
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Banana (1kg)
$0.97 MMK 2,038
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.34 MMK 2,797
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.71 MMK 1,497
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Potato (1kg)
$1.31 MMK 2,751
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Onion (1kg)
$1.17 MMK 2,452
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.39 MMK 808
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.31 MMK 650
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.02 MMK 2,142
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Wine (Bottle)
$4.95 MMK 10.4K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.6 MMK 1,253
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🚌 Getting Around
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.42 MMK 871
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.95 MMK 8,278
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.61 MMK 13.8K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$17.77 MMK 37.2K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$240 MMK 501.8K
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,754 MMK 12M
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$202 MMK 422K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$295 MMK 617.6K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Mandalay
Katha
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$200 MMK 419.8K
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Last update for Mandalay: October 27, 2025

Last update for Katha: October 29, 2025

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