Cost of Living Comparison Between Yangon (Rangoon) and Mandalay Cost of Living Comparison Between Yangon (Rangoon) and Mandalay

😐 Solo nomad: Yangon (Rangoon) is 169.9% more expensive than Mandalay without rent, and 223.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yangon (Rangoon) is 102.8% more expensive than Mandalay without rent, and 263.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.14 MMK 4,494
$1.98 MMK 4,157
8.08%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$17.94 MMK 37.7K
$14.21 MMK 29.8K
26.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.62 MMK 11.8K
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Cappuccino
$2.00 MMK 4,199
$1.31 MMK 2,759
52.67%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.74 MMK 1,561
$0.88 MMK 1,854
-15.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60 MMK 1,256
$1.03 MMK 2,159
-41.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.02 MMK 2,145
$0.79 MMK 1,652
29.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.94 MMK 4,082
$1.22 MMK 2,564
59.02%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.93 MMK 4,052
$0.98 MMK 2,054
96.94%
White Bread (500g)
$1.00 MMK 2,107
$1.01 MMK 2,126
-0.99%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.46 MMK 3,065
$0.54 MMK 1,125
170.37%
Eggs
$1.47 MMK 3,086
$0.94 MMK 1,965
56.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.65 MMK 16.1K
$10.17 MMK 21.4K
-24.78%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.58 MMK 13.8K
$5.90 MMK 12.4K
11.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.95 MMK 23.0K
$6.87 MMK 14.4K
59.39%
Apples (1kg)
$5.76 MMK 12.1K
$4.26 MMK 8,951
35.21%
Banana (1kg)
$1.10 MMK 2,303
$1.03 MMK 2,161
6.80%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.82 MMK 5,914
$1.31 MMK 2,755
115.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.24 MMK 6,809
$0.72 MMK 1,512
350.00%
Potato (1kg)
$2.52 MMK 5,279
$1.27 MMK 2,659
98.43%
Onion (1kg)
$1.59 MMK 3,333
$1.22 MMK 2,554
30.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.32 MMK 2,775
$0.39 MMK 816
238.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.33 MMK 694
$0.31 MMK 659
6.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.60 MMK 3,357
$0.98 MMK 2,050
63.27%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.03 MMK 18.9K
$4.92 MMK 10.3K
83.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.91 MMK 1,916
$0.56 MMK 1,178
62.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 MMK 2,548
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🚌 Getting Around
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.18 MMK 370
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.89 MMK 20.8K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.07 MMK 2,252
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.93 MMK 1,944
$0.42 MMK 878
121.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.47 MMK 7,284
$3.89 MMK 8,165
-10.80%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$10.57 MMK 22.2K
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.6K MMK 78.9M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$53.6K MMK 112.4M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$53.8 MMK 112.8K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.11 MMK 23.3K
$6.47 MMK 13.6K
71.72%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$24.51 MMK 51.5K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.93 MMK 60.7K
$18.11 MMK 38.0K
59.75%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.75 MMK 24.7K
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Cinema Ticket
$2.67 MMK 5,614
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$319 MMK 668.6K
$242 MMK 507.1K
31.85%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$15.6K MMK 32.7M
$5,689 MMK 11.9M
174.11%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$78.4 MMK 164.6K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$65.5 MMK 137.5K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$96.0 MMK 201.6K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$139 MMK 292.8K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$545 MMK 1.1M
$197 MMK 412.9K
176.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$186 MMK 389.4K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,089 MMK 2.3M
$305 MMK 640.3K
256.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$860 MMK 1.8M
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,122 MMK 4.5M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$929 MMK 1.9M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mandalay
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$273 MMK 573.8K
$196 MMK 412.3K
39.16%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11
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Last update for Yangon (Rangoon): April 13, 2026

Last update for Mandalay: April 12, 2026

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