Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 224% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 224% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (35,847 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 693% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (20,853 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 288% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (8,682 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (2,393 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 (7,092 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 226% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (5,401 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 301% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (15,546 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (5,154 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 314% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.43 (3,238 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.17 (2,661 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 162% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (15,513 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (4,746 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 319% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (2,810 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 118% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 37% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,852 (4,203,876 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,234 (2,800,216 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 540% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (280,387 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 590% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,179 (2,675,398 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €829 (1,881,406 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 841% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (200,520 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 568% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (62,846 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 186% | |
40” flat screen tv | €350 (795,068 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 132% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (199,954 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (17,097 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (27,664 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 26% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (161,226 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 352% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (65,919 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (187,594 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 470% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (195,434 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 179% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (64,473,043 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (3,753 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 340% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (86,425 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (32,860 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (20,928 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 1208% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (18,679 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (150,768 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.77 (8,548 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.92 (6,617 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.11 (7,063 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (4,919 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (4,569 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 357% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (44,873 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 755% | |
Entertainment | + 180% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 180% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (97,669 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 388% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (42,427 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 554% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (170,490 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (134,533 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 207% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (30,504 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 493% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (5,927 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.91 (8,867 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 393% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (1,367,148 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (377 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 277% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (111,780 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.40 (12,246 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 248% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,811 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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