Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,723 Kyat (Taka 656) | Taka 324 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,106 Kyat (Taka 315) | Taka 492 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat (Taka 206) | Taka 196 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,668 Kyat (Taka 189) | Taka 92 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,126 Kyat (Taka 161) | Taka 132 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat (Taka 155) | Taka 78 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat (Taka 412) | Taka 608 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat (Taka 387) | Taka 223 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (Taka 37) | Taka 33 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat (Taka 108) | Taka 384 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat (Taka 1,083) | Taka 1,400 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat (Taka 67) | Taka 111 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (Taka 51) | Taka 70 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,491,790 Kyat (Taka 76,903) | Taka 43,758 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 741,367 Kyat (Taka 38,218) | Taka 25,202 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat (Taka 15,465) | Taka 3,035 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (Taka 181,963) | Taka 22,952 | + 693% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (Taka 40,828) | Taka 18,549 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 7,137 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat (Taka 1,282) | Taka 1,213 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat (Taka 36,086) | Taka 31,061 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (Taka 15,634) | Taka 17,904 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (Taka 374) | Taka 417 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat (Taka 180) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Kyat (Taka 12,888) | Taka 2,410 | + 435% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Kyat (Taka 3,093) | Taka 3,066 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kyat (Taka 18,043) | Taka 6,410 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (Taka 2,076) | Taka 4,273 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (Taka 2,450,641) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,087 Kyat (Taka 108) | Taka 107 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,196 Kyat (Taka 2,227) | Taka 2,440 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (Taka 595) | Taka 285 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (Taka 516) | Taka 513 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42,864 Kyat (Taka 2,210) | Taka 1,500 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (Taka 311) | Taka 425 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (Taka 222) | Taka 333 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Kyat (Taka 258) | Taka 376 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (Taka 103) | Taka 85 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,439 Kyat (Taka 383) | Taka 89 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Kyat (Taka 412) | Taka 445 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat (Taka 2,062) | Taka 1,308 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,291 Kyat (Taka 530) | Taka 852 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (Taka 1,753) | Taka 1,768 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,051 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,371 Kyat (Taka 483) | Taka 999 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Kyat (Taka 258) | Taka 248 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat (Taka 120) | Taka 564 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,800,000 Kyat (Taka 92,792) | Taka 35,756 | + 160% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Kyat (Taka 1.88) | Taka 2.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,200 Kyat (Taka 9,186) | Taka 2,601 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,916 Kyat (Taka 253) | Taka 291 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 715 prices entered by 265 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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