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| Expense | Mandalay | Rangoon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.10 | $4.68 | Mandalay |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.42 | $18.72 | Mandalay |
| Cappuccino | $1.23 | $1.40 | Mandalay |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $93.02 | $106 | Mandalay |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.05 | $17.16 | Mandalay |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $39.67 | $45.24 | Mandalay |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.49 | $13.10 | Mandalay |
| Fitness club membership | $11.49 | $13.10 | Mandalay |
| Cinema ticket | $3.01 | $3.43 | Mandalay |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $190 | $223 | Mandalay |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $132 | $155 | Mandalay |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $396 | $466 | Mandalay |
| Total single-person budget | $406 | $467 | Mandalay |
| Average net salary | $251 | $286 |
Mandalay is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mandalay runs about $406 versus $467 in Rangoon — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Mandalay leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Mandalay · Full cost of living in Rangoon