Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Myanmar is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,228 Kyat (Taka 495) | Taka 267 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,192 Kyat (Taka 381) | Taka 546 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Kyat (Taka 281) | Taka 218 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Kyat (Taka 56) | Taka 92 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 25,603 Kyat (Taka 958) | Taka 154 | + 522% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,000 Kyat (Taka 299) | Taka 88 | + 242% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Kyat (Taka 748) | Taka 475 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20,000 Kyat (Taka 748) | Taka 305 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Kyat (Taka 299) | Taka 56 | + 437% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Kyat (Taka 150) | Taka 407 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (Taka 2,500) | Taka 1,527 | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,000 Kyat (Taka 112) | Taka 137 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Kyat (Taka 112) | Taka 76 | + 47% | |
Housing | + 216% | |||
Housing in Myanmar is 216% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (Taka 55,494) | Taka 38,619 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (Taka 38,764) | Taka 21,828 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (Taka 9,132) | Taka 5,017 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (Taka 283,067) | Taka 25,126 | + 1027% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (Taka 186,651) | Taka 15,134 | + 1133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (Taka 7,446) | Taka 10,000 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Kyat (Taka 561) | Taka 1,380 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (Taka 51,565) | Taka 44,973 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (Taka 19,767) | Taka 9,570 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Kyat (Taka 421) | Taka 533 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (Taka 224) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Myanmar is 42% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Kyat (Taka 1,871) | Taka 2,114 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Kyat (Taka 561) | Taka 2,450 | - 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kyat (Taka 5,612) | Taka 4,870 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (Taka 3,330) | Taka 4,397 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Myanmar is 50% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (Taka 448,975) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,545 Kyat (Taka 58) | Taka 115 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 48,792 Kyat (Taka 1,826) | Taka 2,408 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Myanmar is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (Taka 524) | Taka 836 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (Taka 2,095) | Taka 682 | + 207% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,628 Kyat (Taka 1,258) | Taka 1,500 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Kyat (Taka 224) | Taka 360 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (Taka 304) | Taka 411 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (Taka 201) | Taka 625 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (Taka 75) | Taka 102 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (Taka 140) | Taka 129 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (Taka 217) | Taka 380 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Myanmar is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Myanmar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (Taka 1,219) | Taka 1,745 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (Taka 507) | Taka 1,011 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (Taka 1,511) | Taka 3,597 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (Taka 274) | Taka 1,519 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (Taka 188) | Taka 253 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (Taka 101) | Taka 571 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (Taka 21,215) | Taka 35,756 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (Taka 1.35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (Taka 2,877) | Taka 2,307 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38,201 Kyat (Taka 1,429) | Taka 326 | + 338% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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