- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Spain
- Yangon
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 29% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,995 Kyat (€4.34) | €8 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,011 Kyat (€3.11) | €7 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,563 Kyat (€1.59) | €2.90 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,752 Kyat (€1.09) | €0.95 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,680 Kyat (€1.04) | €1.43 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,488 Kyat (€0.92) | €1.80 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,924 Kyat (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,997 Kyat (€2.48) | €1.45 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,272 Kyat (€0.79) | €0.89 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,330 Kyat (€0.83) | €0.64 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,664 Kyat (€9) | €3.00 | + 203% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,701 Kyat (€1.06) | €1.60 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 877 Kyat (€0.54) | €0.87 | - 37% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 44% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,687,480 Kyat (€1,669) | €700 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,074,820 Kyat (€667) | €475 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,326 Kyat (€52) | €84 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,101,190 Kyat (€684) | €450 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 547,916 Kyat (€340) | €310 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 64,122 Kyat (€40) | €102 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 87,509 Kyat (€54) | €37 | + 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | 372,127 Kyat (€231) | €326 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,728 Kyat (€70) | €90 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,269 Kyat (€3.89) | €5.61 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,053 Kyat (€3.76) | €9 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 14% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,045 Kyat (€47) | €92 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49,839 Kyat (€31) | €26 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,731 Kyat (€64) | €75 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 92,070 Kyat (€57) | €84 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 37% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,011,800 Kyat (€24,841) | €17,500 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 754 Kyat (€0.47) | €1.19 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 14,200 Kyat (€9) | €32 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,634 Kyat (€4.12) | €11 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 37% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,850 Kyat (€1.77) | €5.41 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,432 Kyat (€4.61) | €3.35 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44,717 Kyat (€28) | €39 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,655 Kyat (€3.51) | €4.07 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,008 Kyat (€1.87) | €2.52 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,658 Kyat (€1.65) | €2.77 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,476 Kyat (€0.92) | €1.75 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,044 Kyat (€0.65) | €1.71 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,422 Kyat (€3.99) | €12 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 26% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,538 Kyat (€13) | €26 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,743 Kyat (€4.19) | €16 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,210 Kyat (€26) | €92 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 57,185 Kyat (€36) | €30 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,756 Kyat (€4.19) | €7 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,661 Kyat (€2.27) | €1.58 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,739 Kyat (€1.08) | €4.57 | - 76% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 718,133 Kyat (€446) | €485 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 233 Kyat (€0.14) | €0.20 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 84,403 Kyat (€52) | €41 | + 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,358 Kyat (€1.46) | €5.00 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 11% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,861
(2,997,283 Kyat)
in Yangon.
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