- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 3% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,490 Kyat (₨293) | ₨417 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (₨236) | ₨266 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (₨138) | ₨142 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (₨90) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (₨85) | ₨72 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (₨65) | ₨40 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (₨399) | ₨201 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (₨139) | ₨139 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (₨66) | ₨25 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (₨59) | ₨121 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (₨609) | ₨831 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (₨74) | ₨82 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (₨56) | ₨33 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (₨142,405) | ₨30,904 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (₨41,429) | ₨21,285 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,777 Kyat (₨2,339) | ₨4,411 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (₨76,787) | ₨25,314 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (₨44,768) | ₨15,654 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (₨4,969) | ₨3,891 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,806 Kyat (₨2,656) | ₨844 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (₨21,113) | ₨33,586 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (₨5,642) | ₨10,568 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (₨996) | ₨382 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,499 Kyat (₨203) | ₨545 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (₨4,337) | ₨2,402 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (₨1,883) | ₨2,708 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (₨4,722) | ₨3,721 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (₨4,930) | ₨2,923 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (₨2,110,829) | ₨876,886 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (₨40) | ₨78 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (₨986) | ₨1,324 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (₨361) | ₨136 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (₨1,071) | ₨283 | + 278% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (₨2,674) | ₨1,544 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (₨175) | ₨255 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (₨158) | ₨177 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (₨161) | ₨228 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (₨73) | ₨132 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (₨80) | ₨70 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (₨309) | ₨278 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 43% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (₨1,039) | ₨1,196 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (₨348) | ₨471 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (₨1,778) | ₨1,987 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (₨2,718) | ₨1,802 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (₨1,036) | ₨643 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (₨180) | ₨195 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (₨69) | ₨206 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (₨32,676) | ₨38,465 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (₨5.76) | ₨58 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (₨3,479) | ₨1,868 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (₨131) | ₨248 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,824 prices entered by 4,756 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 23% more expensive than in India
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