Cost of living
Mon State compared to Irrawaddy Division
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Overview comparison
Mon StateIrrawaddy Division
Consumer prices in Mon State are roughly 34% higher than in Irrawaddy Division.
Cost of living
| Item | Mon State | Irrawaddy Division |
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| Total with rent one person | 673 | 750 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,143 | 2,061 |
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| Without rent one person | 450 | 352 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,571 | 1,218 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 317.78 | 449.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 518.96 | 723.45 |
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| Food person | 267 | 208 |
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| Food family | 593 | 715 |
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| Transport person | 57.86 | 36.8 |
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| Transport family | 118.66 | 84.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.58 years | 70.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mon State | Irrawaddy Division |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.71 | 1.74 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.69 | 33.92 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.86 | 5.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 | 1.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.76 | 2.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mon State | Irrawaddy Division |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 805.19 | 657.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 213.85 | 394.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 511.69 | 673.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 385.64 | 573.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.2 | 19.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.92 | 42.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.43 | 39.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mon State | Irrawaddy Division |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.72 | 10.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,856 | 1,477 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,606 | 394 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 42.25% | 8.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.05 | 6.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 0.72 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mon State | Irrawaddy Division |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.14 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.23 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 13.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.28 | 6.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.89 | 12.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.71 | 0.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.22 |
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Other
| Item | Mon State | Irrawaddy Division |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.84 | 57.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.11 | 4.17 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.42 | 8.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.65 | 1.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.02 | 43.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.51 | 76.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 379.63 | 423.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,067 | 8,334 |
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