- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- Yangon
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 24% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,995 Kyat (1,904 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,011 Kyat (1,364 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,563 Kyat (698 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,752 Kyat (477 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,680 Kyat (457 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,488 Kyat (405 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,924 Kyat (2,701 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,997 Kyat (1,088 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,272 Kyat (346 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,330 Kyat (362 ₦) | 343 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,664 Kyat (3,991 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,701 Kyat (463 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 877 Kyat (239 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 36% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,852,570 Kyat (776,401 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,072,100 Kyat (291,800 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,326 Kyat (22,951 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,101,190 Kyat (299,717 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 547,916 Kyat (149,130 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64,122 Kyat (17,452 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 85,328 Kyat (23,224 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 372,127 Kyat (101,284 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,728 Kyat (30,682 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,269 Kyat (1,706 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,011 Kyat (1,636 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 38% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,045 Kyat (20,425 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,839 Kyat (13,565 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,731 Kyat (27,961 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 92,070 Kyat (25,059 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 2% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,011,800 Kyat (10,890,247 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Kyat (205 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,200 Kyat (3,865 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,634 Kyat (1,806 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 18% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,850 Kyat (776 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,432 Kyat (2,023 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44,717 Kyat (12,171 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,655 Kyat (1,539 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,008 Kyat (819 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,658 Kyat (723 ₦) | 981 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,476 Kyat (402 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,044 Kyat (284 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,422 Kyat (1,748 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 11% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,538 Kyat (5,862 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,743 Kyat (1,835 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,210 Kyat (11,488 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 57,185 Kyat (15,564 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,756 Kyat (1,839 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,661 Kyat (996 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,739 Kyat (473 ₦) | 489 ₦ | - 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 718,133 Kyat (195,458 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 233 Kyat (64 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,403 Kyat (22,972 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,358 Kyat (642 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 646 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 10% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 1,621,328 ₦
(5,956,913 Kyat)
in Yangon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,470,000 ₦
in Abuja.
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