Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 35% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,715 Kyat (₨478) | ₨524 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,023 Kyat (₨275) | ₨232 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,084 Kyat (₨169) | ₨178 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,351 Kyat (₨129) | ₨53 | + 142% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,083 Kyat (₨114) | ₨74 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,348 Kyat (₨74) | ₨38 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,697 Kyat (₨312) | ₨147 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,491 Kyat (₨137) | ₨133 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,152 Kyat (₨63) | ₨19 | + 240% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,629 Kyat (₨89) | ₨109 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,861 Kyat (₨979) | ₨819 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,230 Kyat (₨67) | ₨75 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,413 Kyat (₨132) | ₨27 | + 389% | |
Housing | + 174% | |||
Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 174% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,935,810 Kyat (₨106,114) | ₨21,065 | + 404% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 841,061 Kyat (₨46,104) | ₨15,843 | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,345 Kyat (₨5,775) | ₨3,761 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,591,090 Kyat (₨87,218) | ₨28,261 | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 698,199 Kyat (₨38,273) | ₨9,442 | + 305% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 98,886 Kyat (₨5,421) | ₨3,583 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,322 Kyat (₨1,991) | ₨967 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen tv | 434,169 Kyat (₨23,800) | ₨36,957 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154,239 Kyat (₨8,455) | ₨11,203 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,035 Kyat (₨386) | ₨332 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,554 Kyat (₨250) | ₨148 | + 69% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 34% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78,295 Kyat (₨4,292) | ₨2,276 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 48,015 Kyat (₨2,632) | ₨2,500 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 121,846 Kyat (₨6,679) | ₨3,034 | + 120% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 69,424 Kyat (₨3,806) | ₨2,269 | + 68% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 50% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,557,600 Kyat (₨2,552,118) | ₨734,341 | + 248% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 832 Kyat (₨46) | ₨67 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,733 Kyat (₨1,137) | ₨1,157 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 14,706 Kyat (₨806) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 27% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,709 Kyat (₨149) | ₨174 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat (₨489) | ₨500 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,583 Kyat (₨2,389) | ₨500 | + 378% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,350 Kyat (₨348) | ₨250 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,903 Kyat (₨159) | ₨152 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,390 Kyat (₨186) | ₨189 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,913 Kyat (₨105) | ₨106 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,355 Kyat (₨74) | ₨73 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,050 Kyat (₨332) | ₨190 | + 74% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 40% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28,798 Kyat (₨1,579) | ₨1,199 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 11,212 Kyat (₨615) | ₨451 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,875 Kyat (₨2,405) | ₨1,423 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,845 Kyat (₨2,897) | ₨1,473 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,633 Kyat (₨528) | ₨525 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,357 Kyat (₨239) | ₨164 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,413 Kyat (₨132) | ₨177 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 709,157 Kyat (₨38,873) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49 Kyat (₨2.68) | ₨2.83 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 104,219 Kyat (₨5,713) | ₨2,533 | + 126% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,287 Kyat (₨180) | ₨187 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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