Cost of living in Myanmar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,671 Kyat (43元) | 47元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,212 Kyat (31元) | 40元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,570 Kyat (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,170 Kyat (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,296 Kyat (11元) | 18元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,058 Kyat (10元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,772 Kyat (70元) | 61元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,632 Kyat (36元) | 15元 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,703 Kyat (12元) | 7元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,232 Kyat (18元) | 6元 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (224元) | 119元 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,733 Kyat (9元) | 9元 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,987 Kyat (17元) | 15元 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (4,983元) | 11,988元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (3,481元) | 6,948元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (820元) | 489元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (25,419元) | 6,875元 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (16,761元) | 4,568元 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (669元) | 358元 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,696 Kyat (90元) | 107元 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (4,631元) | 1,370元 | + 238% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (1,775元) | 717元 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,936 Kyat (43元) | 35元 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (20元) | 46元 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370,126 Kyat (1,244元) | 489元 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92,714 Kyat (312元) | 245元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,950 Kyat (534元) | 604元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (299元) | 781元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (40,318元) | 156,400元 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,346 Kyat (4.52元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,620 Kyat (103元) | 218元 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (47元) | 37元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (188元) | 25元 | + 642% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,628 Kyat (113元) | 407元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Kyat (40元) | 46元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (27元) | 44元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (18元) | 38元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,281 Kyat (4.30元) | 11元 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (13元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (19元) | 77元 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (109元) | 214元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (45元) | 105元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,346元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (136元) | 410元 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (25元) | 70元 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (17元) | 31元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (9元) | 17元 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (1,905元) | 3,025元 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (0.12元) | 0.27元 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (258元) | 373元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,953 Kyat (40元) | 23元 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,760 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 7% more expensive than in China
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