Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 81% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
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Food | + 331% | |||
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Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 331% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
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Yangon | Aleppo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,244 Kyat (63,226 £) | 40,000 £ | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,153 Kyat (50,319 £) | 15,000 £ | + 235% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,816 Kyat (23,553 £) | 787 £ | + 2893% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,196 Kyat (25,896 £) | 230 £ | + 11159% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,230 Kyat (19,934 £) | 580 £ | + 3337% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,504 Kyat (15,457 £) | 200 £ | + 7629% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,969 Kyat (129,421 £) | 469 £ | + 27510% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,021 Kyat (55,677 £) | 275 £ | + 20146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,587 Kyat (15,969 £) | 133 £ | + 11876% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,592 Kyat (34,517 £) | 400 £ | + 8529% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,858 Kyat (332,415 £) | 2,500 £ | + 13197% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,461 Kyat (15,188 £) | 6,000 £ | + 153% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,385 Kyat (27,062 £) | - | - | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 50% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,818,110 Kyat (11,221,578 £) | 200,000 £ | + 5511% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,027,900 Kyat (6,344,314 £) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,311 Kyat (1,082,039 £) | 15,000 £ | + 7114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,912,200 Kyat (36,490,758 £) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,597,290 Kyat (22,202,875 £) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 141,851 Kyat (875,520 £) | 8,000 £ | + 10844% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,500 Kyat (151,218 £) | 25,000 £ | + 505% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,601,270 Kyat (9,883,217 £) | 163,438 £ | + 5947% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 359,353 Kyat (2,217,967 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,076 Kyat (111,567 £) | 1,691 £ | + 6498% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,298 Kyat (57,388 £) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7782% | |||
Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 7782% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233,712 Kyat (1,442,497 £) | 5,400 £ | + 26613% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 65,524 Kyat (404,421 £) | 9,000 £ | + 4394% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 234,165 Kyat (1,445,293 £) | 17,046 £ | + 8379% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,124 Kyat (358,750 £) | 12,000 £ | + 2890% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 13% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,022,500 Kyat (302,572,342 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,505 Kyat (9,287 £) | 181 £ | + 5022% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 26,506 Kyat (163,600 £) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 88% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,555 Kyat (15,773 £) | 400 £ | + 3843% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat (55,095 £) | 1,500 £ | + 3573% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,303 Kyat (180,861 £) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,320 Kyat (39,007 £) | 500 £ | + 7701% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,002 Kyat (18,530 £) | 830 £ | + 2134% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,932 Kyat (30,441 £) | 843 £ | + 3512% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,992 Kyat (12,294 £) | 300 £ | + 3998% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,203 Kyat (25,940 £) | 350 £ | + 7312% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,278 Kyat (44,922 £) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 127% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
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Yangon | Aleppo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,811 Kyat (214,856 £) | 45,000 £ | + 377% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,636 Kyat (121,192 £) | 3,000 £ | + 3940% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,668 Kyat (238,661 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59,686 Kyat (368,391 £) | 200,000 £ | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,686 Kyat (59,784 £) | 5,000 £ | + 1096% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,231 Kyat (38,461 £) | 6,000 £ | + 541% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,859 Kyat (17,647 £) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,705,920 Kyat (10,529,129 £) | 5,000,000 £ | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Kyat (248 £) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 172,876 Kyat (1,067,010 £) | 5,864 £ | + 18097% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,307 Kyat (32,757 £) | 550 £ | + 5856% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 115 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
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