- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,490 Kyat (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (R$ 12) | R$ 26 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (R$ 4.64) | R$ 3.27 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (R$ 4.38) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (R$ 3.35) | R$ 4.68 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (R$ 3.39) | R$ 3.26 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (R$ 3.07) | R$ 4.57 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (R$ 3.82) | R$ 6 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (R$ 2.89) | R$ 3.22 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (R$ 7,360) | R$ 3,158 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (R$ 2,141) | R$ 1,957 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,777 Kyat (R$ 121) | R$ 577 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (R$ 3,969) | R$ 2,133 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (R$ 2,314) | R$ 1,335 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (R$ 257) | R$ 409 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,806 Kyat (R$ 137) | R$ 83 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (R$ 1,091) | R$ 1,724 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (R$ 292) | R$ 431 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (R$ 51) | R$ 21 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,499 Kyat (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (R$ 224) | R$ 205 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (R$ 97) | R$ 183 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (R$ 244) | R$ 329 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (R$ 255) | R$ 259 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (R$ 109,098) | R$ 86,169 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (R$ 2.06) | R$ 4.30 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (R$ 51) | R$ 202 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (R$ 55) | R$ 46 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (R$ 138) | R$ 238 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (R$ 3.77) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (R$ 4.14) | R$ 4.05 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (R$ 16) | R$ 39 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (R$ 54) | R$ 96 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (R$ 18) | R$ 51 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (R$ 92) | R$ 176 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (R$ 140) | R$ 175 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (R$ 54) | R$ 23 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (R$ 3.59) | R$ 11 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (R$ 1,689) | R$ 2,724 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.13 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (R$ 180) | R$ 116 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,761 prices entered by 2,657 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00233
BRL
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 13% cheaper than in Brazil
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