Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 50% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,715 Kyat (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,023 Kyat (C$4.50) | C$11 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,084 Kyat (C$2.76) | C$7 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,351 Kyat (C$2.10) | C$2.54 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,083 Kyat (C$1.86) | C$3.95 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,348 Kyat (C$1.21) | C$4.50 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,697 Kyat (C$5.10) | C$11 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,491 Kyat (C$2.23) | C$3.70 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,152 Kyat (C$1.03) | C$1.89 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,629 Kyat (C$1.46) | C$4.03 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,861 Kyat (C$16) | C$18 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,230 Kyat (C$1.10) | C$2.41 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,413 Kyat (C$2.16) | C$2.59 | - 17% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 24% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,935,810 Kyat (C$1,733) | C$1,585 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 841,061 Kyat (C$753) | C$1,071 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,345 Kyat (C$94) | C$229 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,591,090 Kyat (C$1,425) | C$1,130 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 698,199 Kyat (C$625) | C$843 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 98,886 Kyat (C$89) | C$156 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,322 Kyat (C$33) | C$79 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 434,169 Kyat (C$389) | C$377 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154,239 Kyat (C$138) | C$156 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,035 Kyat (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,554 Kyat (C$4.08) | C$18 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 23% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78,295 Kyat (C$70) | C$72 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 48,015 Kyat (C$43) | C$60 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 121,846 Kyat (C$109) | C$118 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,424 Kyat (C$62) | C$124 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 35% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,557,600 Kyat (C$41,684) | C$26,886 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 832 Kyat (C$0.74) | C$1.22 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,733 Kyat (C$19) | C$63 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,689 Kyat (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 52% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,709 Kyat (C$2.43) | C$9 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat (C$8) | C$21 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,583 Kyat (C$39) | C$75 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,350 Kyat (C$5.69) | C$7 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,903 Kyat (C$2.60) | C$4.96 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,390 Kyat (C$3.04) | C$5.31 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,913 Kyat (C$1.71) | C$2.57 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,355 Kyat (C$1.21) | C$2.73 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,050 Kyat (C$5.42) | C$19 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 35% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28,798 Kyat (C$26) | C$47 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 11,212 Kyat (C$10) | C$27 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,875 Kyat (C$39) | C$131 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,845 Kyat (C$47) | C$91 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,633 Kyat (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,357 Kyat (C$3.90) | C$4.59 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,413 Kyat (C$2.16) | C$6 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 709,157 Kyat (C$635) | C$757 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49 Kyat (C$0.04) | C$0.17 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 104,219 Kyat (C$93) | C$66 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,287 Kyat (C$2.94) | C$15 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 36% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
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