Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,318 Kyat (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,936 Kyat (R$ 10) | R$ 31 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (R$ 3.61) | R$ 4.39 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,157 Kyat (R$ 5.74) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (R$ 2.77) | R$ 7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (R$ 1.91) | R$ 4.83 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (R$ 3.27) | R$ 5.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (R$ 48) | R$ 42 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,392 Kyat (R$ 3.71) | R$ 8 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (R$ 2.65) | R$ 3.82 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (R$ 4,094) | R$ 2,814 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (R$ 1,951) | R$ 2,001 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (R$ 206) | R$ 569 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (R$ 9,396) | R$ 2,236 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (R$ 2,108) | R$ 1,472 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (R$ 106) | R$ 404 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (R$ 54) | R$ 84 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (R$ 792) | R$ 2,006 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (R$ 807) | R$ 586 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (R$ 75) | R$ 19 | + 300% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (R$ 114) | R$ 244 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (R$ 207) | R$ 219 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (R$ 271) | R$ 349 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (R$ 107) | R$ 266 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 44% 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$ 126,548) | R$ 98,696 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,115 Kyat (R$ 2.97) | R$ 7 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (R$ 51) | R$ 222 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (R$ 27) | R$ 52 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (R$ 93) | R$ 244 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (R$ 5.60) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (R$ 3.58) | R$ 4.57 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (R$ 16) | R$ 48 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (R$ 55) | R$ 92 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (R$ 22) | R$ 53 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (R$ 91) | R$ 189 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (R$ 99) | R$ 189 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (R$ 5.51) | R$ 10 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (R$ 1,757) | R$ 3,925 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.29 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (R$ 231) | R$ 122 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,334 Kyat (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,341 prices entered by 2,027 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 14% cheaper than in Brazil
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