Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar vs Miami, Florida, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Yangon (Myanmar) is 59% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,463 Kyat ($6) | $19 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,851 Kyat ($3.44) | $9 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,241 Kyat ($2.30) | $4.83 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,305 Kyat ($1.64) | $0.88 | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,980 Kyat ($1.40) | $3.61 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,358 Kyat ($0.96) | $5.61 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,697 Kyat ($4.04) | $5.95 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,498 Kyat ($1.77) | $3.53 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,069 Kyat ($0.76) | $1.63 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,582 Kyat ($1.12) | $4.82 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,861 Kyat ($13) | $14 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Kyat ($0.94) | $1.98 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,618 Kyat ($1.15) | $2.18 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Yangon (Myanmar) is 53% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,873,080 Kyat ($1,329) | $2,934 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 841,061 Kyat ($597) | $1,742 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,949 Kyat ($75) | $190 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,696,860 Kyat ($1,204) | $1,907 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 698,199 Kyat ($495) | $1,192 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 97,917 Kyat ($69) | $117 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,530 Kyat ($26) | $59 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 434,169 Kyat ($308) | $268 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 160,730 Kyat ($114) | $139 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,627 Kyat ($4.70) | $11 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,554 Kyat ($3.23) | $20 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Yangon (Myanmar) is 5% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,609 Kyat ($57) | $50 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 54,895 Kyat ($39) | $39 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 127,425 Kyat ($90) | $104 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,124 Kyat ($41) | $94 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Yangon (Myanmar) is 47% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 49,022,500 Kyat ($34,776) | $23,351 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 837 Kyat ($0.59) | $0.74 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,801 Kyat ($14) | $73 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15,710 Kyat ($11) | $25 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Yangon (Myanmar) is 69% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,555 Kyat ($1.81) | $7 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,926 Kyat ($6) | $27 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 43,583 Kyat ($31) | $111 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,320 Kyat ($4.48) | $7 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,002 Kyat ($2.13) | $4.26 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,602 Kyat ($2.56) | $5.99 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,800 Kyat ($1.28) | $5.26 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,272 Kyat ($0.90) | $2.65 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,500 Kyat ($4.61) | $25 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Yangon (Myanmar) is 58% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 18,229 Kyat ($13) | $46 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 11,695 Kyat ($8) | $28 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,875 Kyat ($31) | $141 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,095 Kyat ($38) | $92 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,846 Kyat ($11) | $17 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,573 Kyat ($3.24) | $5.07 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,821 Kyat ($1.29) | $6 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 683,434 Kyat ($485) | $401 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 176 Kyat ($0.12) | $1.00 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 108,510 Kyat ($77) | $44 | + 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,192 Kyat ($2.26) | $8 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yangon (Myanmar) is 53% cheaper than in Miami, Florida (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,600 in Miami, Florida you would need to make just about $4,000 (5,638,400 Kyat) in Yangon.
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