Top expat cities

Myanmar

Mandalay

#2 Top 5 cities

Mandalay can matter for specific work or family ties, but from an expat perspective it is less predictable than Yangon.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 38°C

Night: 15°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

Hot inland climate with a long dry season and intense pre-monsoon heat.

Distance to the sea

320 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Business friendliness

2/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 3/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­Thais
  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene