Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 49% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,715 Kyat (NZ$9) | NZ$20 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,023 Kyat (NZ$5.23) | NZ$13 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,084 Kyat (NZ$3.21) | NZ$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,351 Kyat (NZ$2.45) | NZ$2.16 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,083 Kyat (NZ$2.17) | NZ$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,348 Kyat (NZ$1.41) | NZ$6 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,697 Kyat (NZ$5.94) | NZ$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,491 Kyat (NZ$2.60) | NZ$3.90 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,152 Kyat (NZ$1.20) | NZ$3.13 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,629 Kyat (NZ$1.70) | NZ$4.22 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,861 Kyat (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,230 Kyat (NZ$1.28) | NZ$3.71 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,413 Kyat (NZ$2.51) | NZ$2.27 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,935,810 Kyat (NZ$2,018) | NZ$3,054 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 841,061 Kyat (NZ$877) | NZ$2,639 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,345 Kyat (NZ$110) | NZ$309 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,591,090 Kyat (NZ$1,658) | NZ$2,363 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 698,199 Kyat (NZ$728) | NZ$2,102 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 98,886 Kyat (NZ$103) | NZ$197 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,322 Kyat (NZ$38) | NZ$81 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 434,169 Kyat (NZ$453) | NZ$734 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154,239 Kyat (NZ$161) | NZ$243 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,035 Kyat (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,554 Kyat (NZ$4.75) | NZ$28 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 34% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78,295 Kyat (NZ$82) | NZ$117 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 48,015 Kyat (NZ$50) | NZ$67 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 121,846 Kyat (NZ$127) | NZ$192 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,424 Kyat (NZ$72) | NZ$228 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,557,600 Kyat (NZ$48,526) | NZ$34,283 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 832 Kyat (NZ$0.87) | NZ$2.06 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,733 Kyat (NZ$22) | NZ$213 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,706 Kyat (NZ$15) | NZ$30 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,709 Kyat (NZ$2.82) | NZ$12 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat (NZ$9) | NZ$5.55 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,583 Kyat (NZ$45) | NZ$64 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,350 Kyat (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,903 Kyat (NZ$3.03) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,390 Kyat (NZ$3.53) | NZ$7 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,913 Kyat (NZ$1.99) | NZ$3.92 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,355 Kyat (NZ$1.41) | NZ$3.83 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,050 Kyat (NZ$6) | NZ$37 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28,798 Kyat (NZ$30) | NZ$61 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,212 Kyat (NZ$12) | NZ$35 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,875 Kyat (NZ$46) | NZ$232 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,845 Kyat (NZ$55) | NZ$129 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,633 Kyat (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,357 Kyat (NZ$4.54) | NZ$5.07 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,413 Kyat (NZ$2.52) | NZ$12 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 709,157 Kyat (NZ$739) | NZ$689 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49 Kyat (NZ$0.05) | NZ$0.33 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 104,219 Kyat (NZ$109) | NZ$80 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,287 Kyat (NZ$3.43) | NZ$34 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 637 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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