- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- Yangon
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 28% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,210 Kyat (1,660 ₦) | 1,974 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,982 Kyat (1,377 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,738 Kyat (630 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,682 Kyat (618 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,849 Kyat (656 ₦) | 742 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Kyat (222 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,277 Kyat (2,597 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,790 Kyat (873 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 966 Kyat (223 ₦) | 834 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,519 Kyat (350 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,422 Kyat (3,781 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,625 Kyat (604 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 752 Kyat (173 ₦) | 337 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 34% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,501,410 Kyat (806,246 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,335,500 Kyat (307,516 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,796 Kyat (17,453 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,052,650 Kyat (242,387 ₦) | 268,836 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,413 Kyat (154,832 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 56,165 Kyat (12,933 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,143 Kyat (36,875 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 368,294 Kyat (84,805 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 141,247 Kyat (32,524 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,526 Kyat (1,272 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,138 Kyat (953 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 101,373 Kyat (23,342 ₦) | 7,644 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 53,919 Kyat (12,416 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 134,883 Kyat (31,059 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 98,289 Kyat (22,632 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 188% | |||
| Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 188% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 43,272,900 Kyat (9,964,155 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 758 Kyat (175 ₦) | 122 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 78,994 Kyat (18,189 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,951 Kyat (1,601 ₦) | 2,678 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 10% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Kyat (645 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,141 Kyat (1,875 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 37,104 Kyat (8,544 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,039 Kyat (1,621 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,436 Kyat (791 ₦) | 578 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,510 Kyat (578 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,223 Kyat (282 ₦) | 326 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,092 Kyat (251 ₦) | 530 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,193 Kyat (1,426 ₦) | 724 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 3% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,798 Kyat (4,559 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,276 Kyat (1,215 ₦) | 2,480 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,949 Kyat (6,896 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,742 Kyat (14,447 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,770 Kyat (1,789 ₦) | 2,738 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,957 Kyat (911 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,865 Kyat (429 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 333,216 Kyat (76,727 ₦) | 56,731 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 112 Kyat (26 ₦) | 23 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,503 Kyat (23,142 ₦) | 21,581 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,221 Kyat (511 ₦) | 274 ₦ | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 2,642,643 ₦
(11,476,622 Kyat)
in Yangon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,031,250 ₦
in Abuja.
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