Cost of living
Katha compared to Nay Pyi Taw
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Overview comparison
KathaNay Pyi Taw
Consumer prices in Nay Pyi Taw are roughly 8% higher than in Katha.
Cost of living
| Item | Katha | Nay Pyi Taw |
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| Total with rent one person | 860 | 689 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,701 | 1,478 |
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| Without rent one person | 351 | 351 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,190 | 840 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 411.01 | 466.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 588.44 | 691.55 |
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| Food person | 189 | 185 |
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| Food family | 456 | 522 |
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| Transport person | 33.67 | 34.41 |
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| Transport family | 102.41 | 106.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.49 years | 79.55 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Katha | Nay Pyi Taw |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.89 | 2.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.51 | 20.88 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.39 | 4.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 | 1.33 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.85 | 1.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.83 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Katha | Nay Pyi Taw |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 558.17 | 558.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 358.06 | 373.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 951.97 | 920.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 527.35 | 501.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.38 | 27.37 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.98 | 46.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 28.09 | 26.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Katha | Nay Pyi Taw |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.82 | 12.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,450 | 1,237 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 395 | 332 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.08% | 9.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.87 | 10.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 0.77 |
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Groceries
| Item | Katha | Nay Pyi Taw |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.56 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 0.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.52 | 1.52 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.16 | 9.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.48 | 3.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.38 | 8.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.07 | 0.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Katha | Nay Pyi Taw |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.29 | 42.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.39 | 4.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.15 | 7.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.9 | 1.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.18 | 58.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.17 | 83.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 541.85 | 508.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,947 | 11,408 |
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