Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,723 Kyat (R$ 30) | R$ 36 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,106 Kyat (R$ 14) | R$ 34 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,668 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 5.86 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,126 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (R$ 1.68) | R$ 5.66 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat (R$ 4.92) | R$ 6 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat (R$ 49) | R$ 44 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat (R$ 3.05) | R$ 9 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (R$ 2.33) | R$ 4.90 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,491,790 Kyat (R$ 3,495) | R$ 3,725 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 741,367 Kyat (R$ 1,737) | R$ 2,495 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat (R$ 703) | R$ 593 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (R$ 8,271) | R$ 2,641 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (R$ 1,856) | R$ 1,683 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 510 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat (R$ 58) | R$ 89 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat (R$ 1,640) | R$ 2,004 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (R$ 711) | R$ 631 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 21 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Kyat (R$ 586) | R$ 249 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Kyat (R$ 141) | R$ 246 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kyat (R$ 820) | R$ 412 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (R$ 94) | R$ 307 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (R$ 111,389) | R$ 116,713 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,087 Kyat (R$ 4.89) | R$ 5.53 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,196 Kyat (R$ 101) | R$ 229 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (R$ 23) | R$ 44 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42,864 Kyat (R$ 100) | R$ 263 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Kyat (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (R$ 4.69) | R$ 8 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,439 Kyat (R$ 17) | R$ 5.28 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Kyat (R$ 19) | R$ 55 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat (R$ 94) | R$ 113 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,291 Kyat (R$ 24) | R$ 66 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (R$ 80) | R$ 205 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 197 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,371 Kyat (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Kyat (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat (R$ 5.45) | R$ 11 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,800,000 Kyat (R$ 4,218) | R$ 4,141 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Kyat (R$ 0.09) | R$ 1.29 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,200 Kyat (R$ 418) | R$ 125 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,916 Kyat (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,050 prices entered by 1,662 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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