Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 58% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar)
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Cologne (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cologne | Yangon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (39,507 Kyat) | 10,244 Kyat | + 286% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (21,531 Kyat) | 8,153 Kyat | + 164% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (11,448 Kyat) | 3,816 Kyat | + 200% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (2,643 Kyat) | 4,196 Kyat | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.85 (11,017 Kyat) | 3,230 Kyat | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (6,979 Kyat) | 2,504 Kyat | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (12,360 Kyat) | 20,969 Kyat | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (5,314 Kyat) | 9,021 Kyat | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (4,831 Kyat) | 2,587 Kyat | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (2,533 Kyat) | 5,592 Kyat | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (15,860 Kyat) | 53,858 Kyat | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (4,770 Kyat) | 2,461 Kyat | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (2,829 Kyat) | 4,385 Kyat | - 35% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cologne | Yangon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,820 (4,130,879 Kyat) | 1,818,110 Kyat | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (3,042,565 Kyat) | 1,027,900 Kyat | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (426,909 Kyat) | 175,311 Kyat | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,116 (2,534,193 Kyat) | 5,912,200 Kyat | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €836 (1,896,521 Kyat) | 3,597,290 Kyat | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (305,094 Kyat) | 141,851 Kyat | + 115% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (61,474 Kyat) | 24,500 Kyat | + 151% | |
40” flat screen tv | €480 (1,089,128 Kyat) | 1,601,270 Kyat | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (207,334 Kyat) | 359,353 Kyat | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (12,692 Kyat) | 18,076 Kyat | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (34,686 Kyat) | 9,298 Kyat | + 273% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cologne | Yangon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (195,495 Kyat) | 233,712 Kyat | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (109,560 Kyat) | 65,524 Kyat | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (204,925 Kyat) | 234,165 Kyat | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (260,624 Kyat) | 58,124 Kyat | + 348% | |
Transportation | + 209% | |||
Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 209% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,416 (64,500,054 Kyat) | 49,022,500 Kyat | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (4,707 Kyat) | 1,505 Kyat | + 213% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (164,068 Kyat) | 26,506 Kyat | + 519% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (44,947 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 135% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cologne | Yangon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (14,212 Kyat) | 2,555 Kyat | + 456% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (23,083 Kyat) | 8,926 Kyat | + 159% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (105,451 Kyat) | 29,303 Kyat | + 260% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (7,207 Kyat) | 6,320 Kyat | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (4,668 Kyat) | 3,002 Kyat | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (4,742 Kyat) | 4,932 Kyat | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (3,766 Kyat) | 1,992 Kyat | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (3,255 Kyat) | 4,203 Kyat | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (50,571 Kyat) | 7,278 Kyat | + 595% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cologne | Yangon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (100,128 Kyat) | 34,811 Kyat | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (46,128 Kyat) | 19,636 Kyat | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (443,594 Kyat) | 38,668 Kyat | + 1047% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (184,409 Kyat) | 59,686 Kyat | + 209% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (18,608 Kyat) | 9,686 Kyat | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (6,563 Kyat) | 6,231 Kyat | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (9,182 Kyat) | 2,859 Kyat | + 221% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (1,130,160 Kyat) | 1,705,920 Kyat | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (188 Kyat) | 40 Kyat | + 368% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (74,181 Kyat) | 172,876 Kyat | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (15,458 Kyat) | 5,307 Kyat | + 191% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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