Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,188 Kyat (R$ 44) | R$ 39 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,192 Kyat (R$ 27) | R$ 38 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Kyat (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Kyat (R$ 4.05) | R$ 5.58 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,603 Kyat (R$ 69) | R$ 13 | + 423% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,000 Kyat (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Kyat (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20,000 Kyat (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Kyat (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Kyat (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (R$ 180) | R$ 50 | + 260% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,000 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Kyat (R$ 8) | R$ 4.56 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 162% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (R$ 4,002) | R$ 4,084 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (R$ 2,795) | R$ 2,685 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (R$ 658) | R$ 733 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (R$ 20,412) | R$ 3,023 | + 575% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (R$ 13,460) | R$ 1,980 | + 580% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (R$ 537) | R$ 529 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Kyat (R$ 40) | R$ 91 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (R$ 3,718) | R$ 1,814 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (R$ 1,425) | R$ 650 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Kyat (R$ 30) | R$ 31 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Kyat (R$ 135) | R$ 285 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Kyat (R$ 40) | R$ 280 | - 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kyat (R$ 405) | R$ 417 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (R$ 240) | R$ 316 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (R$ 32,376) | R$ 117,661 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,545 Kyat (R$ 4.17) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,792 Kyat (R$ 132) | R$ 248 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (R$ 151) | R$ 51 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,628 Kyat (R$ 91) | R$ 296 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Kyat (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (R$ 5.40) | R$ 8 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (R$ 16) | R$ 60 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Myanmar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (R$ 88) | R$ 117 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (R$ 37) | R$ 61 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (R$ 109) | R$ 240 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (R$ 20) | R$ 32 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (R$ 1,530) | R$ 3,819 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (R$ 0.10) | R$ 1.50 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (R$ 207) | R$ 140 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38,201 Kyat (R$ 103) | R$ 12 | + 730% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,760 prices entered by 1,409 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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