Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,598 Kyat (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,831 Kyat (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,039 Kyat (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,417 Kyat (R$ 5.63) | R$ 3.88 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,904 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,031 Kyat (R$ 4.09) | R$ 5.58 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,872 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 565 Kyat (R$ 2.25) | R$ 4.56 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,275 Kyat (R$ 5.06) | R$ 4.83 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,441 Kyat (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,538 Kyat (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 995 Kyat (R$ 3.95) | R$ 3.37 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,929,540 Kyat (R$ 7,665) | R$ 3,095 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 849,362 Kyat (R$ 3,374) | R$ 1,821 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111,764 Kyat (R$ 444) | R$ 493 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,070,300 Kyat (R$ 12,196) | R$ 2,061 | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 688,384 Kyat (R$ 2,734) | R$ 1,276 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,579 Kyat (R$ 479) | R$ 357 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,864 Kyat (R$ 75) | R$ 79 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 311,779 Kyat (R$ 1,238) | R$ 1,672 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 253,937 Kyat (R$ 1,009) | R$ 471 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,526 Kyat (R$ 46) | R$ 22 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19,644 Kyat (R$ 78) | R$ 17 | + 358% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,029 Kyat (R$ 127) | R$ 209 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,905 Kyat (R$ 298) | R$ 192 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 113,641 Kyat (R$ 451) | R$ 324 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kyat (R$ 147) | R$ 247 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,384,400 Kyat (R$ 184,249) | R$ 87,728 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 674 Kyat (R$ 2.68) | R$ 4.44 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,111 Kyat (R$ 76) | R$ 224 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,448 Kyat (R$ 69) | R$ 16 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (R$ 40) | R$ 41 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,319 Kyat (R$ 212) | R$ 218 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,704 Kyat (R$ 39) | R$ 15 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,613 Kyat (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,812 Kyat (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,082 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 5.97 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,798 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 4.07 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,478 Kyat (R$ 30) | R$ 43 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,188 Kyat (R$ 96) | R$ 93 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,684 Kyat (R$ 38) | R$ 52 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (R$ 135) | R$ 219 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,599 Kyat (R$ 181) | R$ 183 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,868 Kyat (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,835 Kyat (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,119 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 741,202 Kyat (R$ 2,944) | R$ 3,532 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.27 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 83,540 Kyat (R$ 332) | R$ 117 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,494 Kyat (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,891 prices entered by 1,585 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 35% more expensive than in Brazil
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