Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,819 Kyat (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,119 Kyat (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,897 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,060 Kyat (R$ 6) | R$ 3.33 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,004 Kyat (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,307 Kyat (R$ 3.95) | R$ 5.59 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,098 Kyat (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,688 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 5.98 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 Kyat (R$ 3.88) | R$ 4.05 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,436 Kyat (R$ 4.35) | R$ 4.54 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,854 Kyat (R$ 48) | R$ 40 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,865 Kyat (R$ 5.64) | R$ 7 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,848 Kyat (R$ 5.59) | R$ 3.34 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,773,210 Kyat (R$ 5,365) | R$ 3,249 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 598,259 Kyat (R$ 1,810) | R$ 1,937 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,421 Kyat (R$ 277) | R$ 571 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,950 Kyat (R$ 3,594) | R$ 2,055 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,648 Kyat (R$ 1,400) | R$ 1,331 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 115,851 Kyat (R$ 350) | R$ 347 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94,505 Kyat (R$ 286) | R$ 78 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 441,140 Kyat (R$ 1,335) | R$ 1,529 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154,182 Kyat (R$ 466) | R$ 428 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,985 Kyat (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,249 Kyat (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,000 Kyat (R$ 148) | R$ 199 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,278 Kyat (R$ 185) | R$ 168 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,202 Kyat (R$ 409) | R$ 308 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,297 Kyat (R$ 225) | R$ 242 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,210,800 Kyat (R$ 106,527) | R$ 88,832 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 949 Kyat (R$ 2.87) | R$ 4.35 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,589 Kyat (R$ 68) | R$ 211 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,981 Kyat (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,334 Kyat (R$ 28) | R$ 43 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,109 Kyat (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,921 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,896 Kyat (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,205 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 5.31 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,834 Kyat (R$ 5.55) | R$ 3.69 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271 Kyat (R$ 16) | R$ 37 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,135 Kyat (R$ 97) | R$ 101 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,092 Kyat (R$ 28) | R$ 51 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,504 Kyat (R$ 135) | R$ 219 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,350 Kyat (R$ 140) | R$ 177 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,487 Kyat (R$ 56) | R$ 23 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,325 Kyat (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,672 Kyat (R$ 5.06) | R$ 12 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 664,943 Kyat (R$ 2,012) | R$ 2,791 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kyat (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.17 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,116 Kyat (R$ 212) | R$ 114 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,921 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,800 prices entered by 1,265 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is about the same as in Brazil
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