Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 53% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 38% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Yangon | Melbourne | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,244 Kyat (AU$7) | AU$24 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,153 Kyat (AU$5.95) | AU$15 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,816 Kyat (AU$2.79) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,196 Kyat (AU$3.06) | AU$2.09 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,230 Kyat (AU$2.36) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,504 Kyat (AU$1.83) | AU$5.79 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,969 Kyat (AU$15) | AU$8 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,021 Kyat (AU$7) | AU$4.78 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,587 Kyat (AU$1.89) | AU$3.58 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,592 Kyat (AU$4.08) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,858 Kyat (AU$39) | AU$17 | + 130% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,461 Kyat (AU$1.80) | AU$3.92 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,385 Kyat (AU$3.20) | AU$3.46 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 35% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Yangon | Melbourne | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,818,110 Kyat (AU$1,327) | AU$4,610 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,027,900 Kyat (AU$750) | AU$2,996 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,311 Kyat (AU$128) | AU$537 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,912,200 Kyat (AU$4,315) | AU$2,514 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,597,290 Kyat (AU$2,626) | AU$2,161 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 141,851 Kyat (AU$104) | AU$233 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,500 Kyat (AU$18) | AU$81 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,601,270 Kyat (AU$1,169) | AU$804 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 359,353 Kyat (AU$262) | AU$273 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,076 Kyat (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,298 Kyat (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 28% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 233,712 Kyat (AU$171) | AU$141 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 65,524 Kyat (AU$48) | AU$92 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 234,165 Kyat (AU$171) | AU$177 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,124 Kyat (AU$42) | AU$212 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 75% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,022,500 Kyat (AU$35,781) | AU$38,609 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,505 Kyat (AU$1.10) | AU$1.96 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 26,506 Kyat (AU$19) | AU$198 | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$36 | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 71% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Yangon | Melbourne | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,555 Kyat (AU$1.87) | AU$10 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat (AU$7) | AU$19 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 29,303 Kyat (AU$21) | AU$103 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,320 Kyat (AU$4.61) | AU$11 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,002 Kyat (AU$2.19) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,932 Kyat (AU$3.60) | AU$10 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,992 Kyat (AU$1.45) | AU$5.38 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,203 Kyat (AU$3.07) | AU$3.42 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,278 Kyat (AU$5.31) | AU$37 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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Yangon | Melbourne | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,811 Kyat (AU$25) | AU$58 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,636 Kyat (AU$14) | AU$44 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38,668 Kyat (AU$28) | AU$484 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 59,686 Kyat (AU$44) | AU$127 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,686 Kyat (AU$7) | AU$24 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,231 Kyat (AU$4.55) | AU$5.21 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,859 Kyat (AU$2.09) | AU$12 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,705,920 Kyat (AU$1,245) | AU$1,222 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Kyat (AU$0.03) | AU$0.60 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 172,876 Kyat (AU$126) | AU$87 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,307 Kyat (AU$3.87) | AU$42 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 785 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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