Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 15% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 19% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Yangon | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,244 Kyat (Dinar 3.447) | Dinar 8 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,153 Kyat (Dinar 2.744) | Dinar 7 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,816 Kyat (Dinar 1.284) | Dinar 3.263 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,196 Kyat (Dinar 1.412) | Dinar 1.191 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,230 Kyat (Dinar 1.087) | Dinar 1.675 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,504 Kyat (Dinar 0.843) | Dinar 0.579 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,969 Kyat (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.897 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,021 Kyat (Dinar 3.036) | Dinar 1.550 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,587 Kyat (Dinar 0.871) | Dinar 0.539 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,592 Kyat (Dinar 1.882) | Dinar 4.246 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,858 Kyat (Dinar 18) | Dinar 14 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,461 Kyat (Dinar 0.828) | Dinar 1.147 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,385 Kyat (Dinar 1.475) | Dinar 0.286 | + 417% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 87% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Yangon | Amman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,818,110 Kyat (Dinar 612) | Dinar 761 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,027,900 Kyat (Dinar 346) | Dinar 382 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,311 Kyat (Dinar 59) | Dinar 57 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,912,200 Kyat (Dinar 1,990) | Dinar 485 | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,597,290 Kyat (Dinar 1,211) | Dinar 236 | + 414% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 141,851 Kyat (Dinar 48) | Dinar 29 | + 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,500 Kyat (Dinar 8) | Dinar 16 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,601,270 Kyat (Dinar 539) | Dinar 160 | + 236% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 359,353 Kyat (Dinar 121) | Dinar 93 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,076 Kyat (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.985 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,298 Kyat (Dinar 3.129) | Dinar 5.066 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 24% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Yangon | Amman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233,712 Kyat (Dinar 79) | Dinar 55 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 65,524 Kyat (Dinar 22) | Dinar 46 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 234,165 Kyat (Dinar 79) | Dinar 68 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,124 Kyat (Dinar 20) | Dinar 71 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 54% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Yangon | Amman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,022,500 Kyat (Dinar 16,497) | Dinar 19,915 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,505 Kyat (Dinar 0.506) | Dinar 1.046 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 26,506 Kyat (Dinar 9) | Dinar 35 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 58% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Yangon | Amman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,555 Kyat (Dinar 0.860) | Dinar 3.092 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat (Dinar 3.004) | Dinar 7 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,303 Kyat (Dinar 10) | Dinar 21 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,320 Kyat (Dinar 2.127) | Dinar 3.347 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,002 Kyat (Dinar 1.010) | Dinar 2.852 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,932 Kyat (Dinar 1.660) | Dinar 3.391 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,992 Kyat (Dinar 0.670) | Dinar 1.824 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,203 Kyat (Dinar 1.414) | Dinar 2.163 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,278 Kyat (Dinar 2.449) | Dinar 7 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 37% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Yangon | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,811 Kyat (Dinar 12) | Dinar 33 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,636 Kyat (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,668 Kyat (Dinar 13) | Dinar 33 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59,686 Kyat (Dinar 20) | Dinar 49 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,686 Kyat (Dinar 3.260) | Dinar 5.301 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,231 Kyat (Dinar 2.097) | Dinar 3.742 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,859 Kyat (Dinar 0.962) | Dinar 5.756 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,705,920 Kyat (Dinar 574) | Dinar 390 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Kyat (Dinar 0.014) | Dinar 0.049 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 172,876 Kyat (Dinar 58) | Dinar 52 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,307 Kyat (Dinar 1.786) | Dinar 2.437 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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