Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 34% more expensive than in Dezhou (China)
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| Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 16% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 8,715 Kyat (43元) | 40元 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 5,023 Kyat (24元) | 30元 | 18% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 3,084 Kyat (15元) | 10元 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2,351 Kyat (11元) | 15元 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 2,083 Kyat (10元) | 8元 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 1,348 Kyat (7元) | 6.00元 | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5,697 Kyat (28元) | 50元 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,491 Kyat (12元) | 12元 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,152 Kyat (5.62元) | 7元 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 1,629 Kyat (8元) | 4.00元 | 99% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 17,861 Kyat (87元) | 100元 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 1,230 Kyat (6.00元) | 7元 | 8% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2,413 Kyat (12元) | 5.00元 | 135% |
| Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 179% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,935,810 Kyat (9,441元) | 2,200元 | 329% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 841,061 Kyat (4,102元) | 1,500元 | 173% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 105,345 Kyat (514元) | 350元 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,591,090 Kyat (7,760元) | 800元 | 870% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 698,199 Kyat (3,405元) | 500元 | 581% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 98,886 Kyat (482元) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 36,322 Kyat (177元) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 434,169 Kyat (2,118元) | 2,750元 | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 154,239 Kyat (752元) | 500元 | 50% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 7,035 Kyat (34元) | 40元 | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 4,554 Kyat (22元) | 25元 | 11% |
| Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 20% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 78,295 Kyat (382元) | 400元 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 48,015 Kyat (234元) | 300元 | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 121,846 Kyat (594元) | 600元 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 69,424 Kyat (339元) | 800元 | 58% |
| Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 20% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 46,557,600 Kyat (227,073元) | 130,000元 | 75% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 832 Kyat (4.06元) | 7元 | 42% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 20,733 Kyat (101元) | 120元 | 16% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 14,706 Kyat (72元) | 18元 | 292% |
| Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 25% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,709 Kyat (13元) | 30元 | 56% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 8,926 Kyat (44元) | 30元 | 45% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 43,583 Kyat (213元) | 75元 | 183% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 6,350 Kyat (31元) | 30元 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 2,903 Kyat (14元) | 41元 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 3,390 Kyat (17元) | 25元 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1,913 Kyat (9元) | 10元 | 7% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 1,355 Kyat (7元) | 10元 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 6,050 Kyat (30元) | 50元 | 41% |
| Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is about the same as in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Yangon (Myanmar) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 28,798 Kyat (140元) | 100元 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 11,212 Kyat (55元) | 80元 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 43,875 Kyat (214元) | 400元 | 47% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 52,845 Kyat (258元) | 500元 | 48% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 9,633 Kyat (47元) | 80元 | 41% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,357 Kyat (21元) | 25元 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 2,413 Kyat (12元) | 25元 | 53% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 709,157 Kyat (3,459元) | 3,000元 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 49 Kyat (0.24元) | 0.20元 | 19% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 104,219 Kyat (508元) | 250元 | 103% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 3,287 Kyat (16元) | 20元 | 20% |
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For example, you would need at least 8,983元 (1,841,788 Kyat) in Yangon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,700元 in Dezhou.