- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- Yangon
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 27% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,769 Kyat (1,816 ₦) | 1,974 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,656 Kyat (1,249 ₦) | 1,987 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,442 Kyat (655 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,973 Kyat (529 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,797 Kyat (482 ₦) | 742 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,127 Kyat (302 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,241 Kyat (2,479 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,790 Kyat (1,017 ₦) | 1,059 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 966 Kyat (259 ₦) | 834 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,341 Kyat (360 ₦) | 312 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,642 Kyat (4,465 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,596 Kyat (428 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 831 Kyat (223 ₦) | 337 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 42% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,156,920 Kyat (847,029 ₦) | 580,715 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,112,290 Kyat (298,437 ₦) | 332,451 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 75,792 Kyat (20,336 ₦) | 29,185 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,127,340 Kyat (302,475 ₦) | 268,836 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 691,723 Kyat (185,595 ₦) | 125,678 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 56,494 Kyat (15,158 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 127,377 Kyat (34,176 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 373,369 Kyat (100,178 ₦) | 119,793 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 128,798 Kyat (34,558 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,796 Kyat (1,555 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,294 Kyat (884 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 27% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,364 Kyat (25,855 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,072 Kyat (13,167 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 109,819 Kyat (29,465 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 104,497 Kyat (28,037 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 200% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,312,500 Kyat (8,133,111 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 760 Kyat (204 ₦) | 123 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 78,994 Kyat (21,195 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 356% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,893 Kyat (1,849 ₦) | 2,678 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 15% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Kyat (751 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,141 Kyat (2,184 ₦) | 2,952 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38,191 Kyat (10,247 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,039 Kyat (1,889 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,875 Kyat (771 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,594 Kyat (696 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,161 Kyat (311 ₦) | 326 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,092 Kyat (293 ₦) | 530 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,138 Kyat (1,647 ₦) | 864 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 22% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,953 Kyat (5,353 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,537 Kyat (1,754 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,000 Kyat (6,976 ₦) | 3,063 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 61,088 Kyat (16,390 ₦) | 18,327 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,431 Kyat (1,994 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,955 Kyat (1,061 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,851 Kyat (497 ₦) | 372 ₦ | + 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 333,216 Kyat (89,405 ₦) | 56,731 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 44 Kyat (12 ₦) | 23 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 83,492 Kyat (22,402 ₦) | 14,734 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,124 Kyat (570 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 2,293,331 ₦
(8,547,358 Kyat)
in Yangon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,660,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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