Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 45% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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| Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 49% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 8,715 Kyat ($6) | $16 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 5,023 Kyat ($3.56) | $7 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 3,084 Kyat ($2.19) | $4.56 | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2,351 Kyat ($1.67) | $0.87 | 92% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 2,083 Kyat ($1.48) | $3.07 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 1,348 Kyat ($0.96) | $4.59 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5,697 Kyat ($4.04) | $7 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,491 Kyat ($1.77) | $3.23 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,152 Kyat ($0.82) | $1.37 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1,629 Kyat ($1.16) | $3.46 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 17,861 Kyat ($13) | $16 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 1,230 Kyat ($0.87) | $1.97 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2,413 Kyat ($1.71) | $1.80 | 5% |
| Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 48% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,935,810 Kyat ($1,373) | $2,271 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 841,061 Kyat ($597) | $1,379 | 57% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 105,345 Kyat ($75) | $198 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,591,090 Kyat ($1,129) | $1,922 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 698,199 Kyat ($495) | $1,120 | 56% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 98,886 Kyat ($70) | $122 | 42% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 36,322 Kyat ($26) | $50 | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 434,169 Kyat ($308) | $249 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 154,239 Kyat ($109) | $155 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 7,035 Kyat ($4.99) | $13 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 4,554 Kyat ($3.23) | $19 | 83% |
| Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 27% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 78,295 Kyat ($56) | $57 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 48,015 Kyat ($34) | $49 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 121,846 Kyat ($86) | $98 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 69,424 Kyat ($49) | $124 | 60% |
| Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 35% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 46,557,600 Kyat ($33,029) | $26,572 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 832 Kyat ($0.59) | $0.54 | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 20,733 Kyat ($15) | $52 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 14,689 Kyat ($10) | $17 | 39% |
| Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 64% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,709 Kyat ($1.92) | $5.69 | 66% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 8,926 Kyat ($6) | $15 | 58% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 43,583 Kyat ($31) | $117 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 6,350 Kyat ($4.50) | $5.58 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 2,903 Kyat ($2.06) | $3.95 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 3,390 Kyat ($2.40) | $4.68 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1,913 Kyat ($1.36) | $4.09 | 67% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 1,355 Kyat ($0.96) | $1.62 | 41% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 6,050 Kyat ($4.29) | $31 | 86% |
| Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 44% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 28,798 Kyat ($20) | $49 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 11,212 Kyat ($8) | $25 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 43,875 Kyat ($31) | $224 | 86% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 52,845 Kyat ($37) | $76 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 9,633 Kyat ($7) | $11 | 40% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,357 Kyat ($3.09) | $5.42 | 43% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 2,413 Kyat ($1.71) | $5.69 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 709,157 Kyat ($503) | $412 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 49 Kyat ($0.03) | $0.19 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 104,219 Kyat ($74) | $61 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 3,287 Kyat ($2.33) | $7 | 68% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,300 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $3,459 (4,875,096 Kyat) in Yangon.