Cost of living in Myanmar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,246 Kyat (31元) | 36元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,558 Kyat (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,131 Kyat (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,170 Kyat (9元) | 15元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,296 Kyat (7元) | 15元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,058 Kyat (7元) | 10元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,772 Kyat (45元) | 51元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,632 Kyat (23元) | 16元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,703 Kyat (8元) | 6元 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,232 Kyat (11元) | 6元 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (145元) | 88元 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,733 Kyat (5.92元) | 8元 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,987 Kyat (11元) | 12元 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (3,215元) | 15,689元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (2,245元) | 7,762元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (529元) | 494元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (16,397元) | 6,859元 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (10,812元) | 3,972元 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (431元) | 335元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,696 Kyat (58元) | 101元 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (2,987元) | 1,494元 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (1,145元) | 571元 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,936 Kyat (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (13元) | 47元 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370,126 Kyat (802元) | 415元 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92,714 Kyat (201元) | 280元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,950 Kyat (344元) | 574元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (193元) | 717元 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 67% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (26,008元) | 152,522元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,545 Kyat (3.35元) | 8元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,620 Kyat (66元) | 244元 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (30元) | 41元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (121元) | 45元 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,628 Kyat (73元) | 111元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Kyat (26元) | 47元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (18元) | 44元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (12元) | 32元 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,281 Kyat (2.78元) | 9元 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (8元) | 12元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (13元) | 79元 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Myanmar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (71元) | 225元 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (29元) | 110元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (88元) | 248元 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (16元) | 77元 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (11元) | 27元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (5.83元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (1,229元) | 3,708元 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (0.08元) | 1.19元 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (167元) | 406元 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,872 Kyat (60元) | 25元 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,118 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00217
CNY
/
MMK
Cost of living in Myanmar is 31% cheaper than in China
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