Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 12% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Yangon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (13,047 Kyat) | 10,244 Kyat | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (9,891 Kyat) | 8,153 Kyat | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18元 (5,361 Kyat) | 3,816 Kyat | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (5,333 Kyat) | 4,196 Kyat | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (4,753 Kyat) | 3,230 Kyat | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (3,447 Kyat) | 2,504 Kyat | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (18,316 Kyat) | 20,969 Kyat | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (4,693 Kyat) | 9,021 Kyat | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (2,502 Kyat) | 2,587 Kyat | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (1,977 Kyat) | 5,592 Kyat | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 180元 (52,464 Kyat) | 53,858 Kyat | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (2,512 Kyat) | 2,461 Kyat | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (3,829 Kyat) | 4,385 Kyat | - 13% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 19% cheaper than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Yangon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,471元 (4,213,356 Kyat) | 1,818,110 Kyat | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,577元 (2,497,310 Kyat) | 1,027,900 Kyat | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 465元 (135,394 Kyat) | 175,311 Kyat | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,798元 (2,270,493 Kyat) | 5,912,200 Kyat | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,268元 (1,533,809 Kyat) | 3,597,290 Kyat | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333元 (96,826 Kyat) | 141,851 Kyat | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89元 (25,937 Kyat) | 24,500 Kyat | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,838元 (535,146 Kyat) | 1,601,270 Kyat | - 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 722元 (210,200 Kyat) | 359,353 Kyat | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (12,712 Kyat) | 18,076 Kyat | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71元 (20,733 Kyat) | 9,298 Kyat | + 123% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 13% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 443元 (128,893 Kyat) | 233,712 Kyat | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 392元 (114,058 Kyat) | 65,524 Kyat | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (201,617 Kyat) | 234,165 Kyat | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 754元 (219,494 Kyat) | 58,124 Kyat | + 278% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 45% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Yangon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,054元 (41,943,426 Kyat) | 49,022,500 Kyat | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (2,321 Kyat) | 1,505 Kyat | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 212元 (61,728 Kyat) | 26,506 Kyat | + 133% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 (11,810 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 152% | |||
Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 152% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Yangon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (9,623 Kyat) | 2,555 Kyat | + 277% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60元 (17,563 Kyat) | 8,926 Kyat | + 97% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 239元 (69,574 Kyat) | 29,303 Kyat | + 137% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (12,407 Kyat) | 6,320 Kyat | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (11,448 Kyat) | 3,002 Kyat | + 281% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (13,169 Kyat) | 4,932 Kyat | + 167% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (3,432 Kyat) | 1,992 Kyat | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (4,032 Kyat) | 4,203 Kyat | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (20,417 Kyat) | 7,278 Kyat | + 181% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 60% more expensive than in Yangon (Myanmar) | ||||
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Shenzhen | Yangon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 268元 (78,023 Kyat) | 34,811 Kyat | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 108元 (31,570 Kyat) | 19,636 Kyat | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,539元 (448,193 Kyat) | 38,668 Kyat | + 1059% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 613元 (178,388 Kyat) | 59,686 Kyat | + 199% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (19,661 Kyat) | 9,686 Kyat | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (10,574 Kyat) | 6,231 Kyat | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39元 (11,305 Kyat) | 2,859 Kyat | + 295% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,329元 (969,339 Kyat) | 1,705,920 Kyat | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38元 (402 Kyat) | 40 Kyat | + 899% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 240元 (69,781 Kyat) | 172,876 Kyat | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31元 (9,133 Kyat) | 5,307 Kyat | + 72% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 397 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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