- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 2% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,750 Kyat (₨304) | ₨419 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,871 Kyat (₨219) | ₨265 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,989 Kyat (₨135) | ₨142 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,928 Kyat (₨87) | ₨51 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,789 Kyat (₨81) | ₨72 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,636 Kyat (₨74) | ₨41 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (₨397) | ₨199 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,551 Kyat (₨160) | ₨137 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,528 Kyat (₨69) | ₨24 | + 181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,299 Kyat (₨58) | ₨119 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (₨606) | ₨821 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,731 Kyat (₨78) | ₨81 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,140 Kyat (₨51) | ₨32 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,111,700 Kyat (₨140,011) | ₨31,384 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,006,110 Kyat (₨45,270) | ₨21,568 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,022 Kyat (₨2,386) | ₨4,255 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (₨76,492) | ₨25,491 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (₨44,596) | ₨15,581 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (₨4,950) | ₨3,631 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72,009 Kyat (₨3,240) | ₨850 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 436,905 Kyat (₨19,659) | ₨33,709 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 93,917 Kyat (₨4,226) | ₨10,280 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,049 Kyat (₨272) | ₨373 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,651 Kyat (₨209) | ₨526 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 78,303 Kyat (₨3,523) | ₨2,399 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,131 Kyat (₨2,706) | ₨2,719 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,706 Kyat (₨4,711) | ₨3,705 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 185,250 Kyat (₨8,335) | ₨2,915 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (₨2,102,701) | ₨871,156 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 846 Kyat (₨38) | ₨77 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,744 Kyat (₨888) | ₨1,313 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,080 Kyat (₨364) | ₨131 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26,922 Kyat (₨1,211) | ₨283 | + 328% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (₨2,664) | ₨1,279 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (₨174) | ₨246 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (₨157) | ₨179 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,605 Kyat (₨162) | ₨222 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,443 Kyat (₨65) | ₨136 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Kyat (₨72) | ₨69 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,896 Kyat (₨355) | ₨283 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,099 Kyat (₨949) | ₨1,225 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,961 Kyat (₨313) | ₨472 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,738 Kyat (₨1,653) | ₨1,803 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,671 Kyat (₨2,550) | ₨1,833 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,530 Kyat (₨519) | ₨626 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,945 Kyat (₨178) | ₨189 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,723 Kyat (₨78) | ₨203 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 720,854 Kyat (₨32,435) | ₨38,978 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (₨5.74) | ₨53 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 141,403 Kyat (₨6,362) | ₨1,890 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,614 Kyat (₨118) | ₨250 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,228 prices entered by 4,828 different people.
Cost of living in Myanmar is 30% more expensive than in India
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