Cost of Living Comparison Between Naypyidaw and Mandalay Cost of Living Comparison Between Naypyidaw and Mandalay

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$1.98 MMK 4,164

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$14.02 MMK 29.4K

Cappuccino

$1.31 MMK 2,752

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

$0.83 MMK 1,733

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.98 MMK 2,050

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.76 MMK 1,601

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.28 MMK 2,692

Milk (1 liter)

$0.98 MMK 2,066

White Bread (500g)

$1.02 MMK 2,138

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.50 MMK 1,049

Eggs

$0.93 MMK 1,953

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 8,923

Banana (1kg)

$1.01 MMK 2,126

Oranges (1kg)

$1.28 MMK 2,686

Tomato (1kg)

$0.68 MMK 1,432

Potato (1kg)

$1.26 MMK 2,649

Onion (1kg)

$1.18 MMK 2,482

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.41 MMK 866

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.31 MMK 657

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$0.98 MMK 2,048

Wine (Bottle)

$4.92 MMK 10.3K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.56 MMK 1,180

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.42 MMK 882

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.07 MMK 8,538

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

$6.69 MMK 14.0K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$18.29 MMK 38.4K

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

$235 MMK 493.9K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,613 MMK 11.8M

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$201 MMK 422.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$298 MMK 626.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$198 MMK 415.3K

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

Last update for Naypyidaw: March 1, 2026

Last update for Mandalay: March 2, 2026

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