Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,723 Kyat (₨497) | ₨374 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,106 Kyat (₨239) | ₨336 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat (₨156) | ₨165 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,668 Kyat (₨143) | ₨58 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,126 Kyat (₨122) | ₨92 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat (₨117) | ₨39 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat (₨313) | ₨241 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat (₨293) | ₨155 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (₨28) | ₨31 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat (₨82) | ₨170 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat (₨821) | ₨779 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat (₨51) | ₨91 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (₨39) | ₨37 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,491,790 Kyat (₨58,316) | ₨40,384 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 741,367 Kyat (₨28,981) | ₨24,853 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat (₨11,727) | ₨5,760 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (₨137,984) | ₨25,064 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (₨30,960) | ₨15,060 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,534 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat (₨972) | ₨659 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat (₨27,364) | ₨31,167 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (₨11,855) | ₨12,189 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (₨284) | ₨543 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat (₨137) | ₨426 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Kyat (₨9,773) | ₨2,468 | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Kyat (₨2,345) | ₨2,797 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kyat (₨13,682) | ₨4,303 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (₨1,574) | ₨3,087 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (₨1,858,340) | ₨1,248,440 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,087 Kyat (₨82) | ₨104 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,196 Kyat (₨1,689) | ₨1,105 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (₨451) | ₨144 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (₨391) | ₨241 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42,864 Kyat (₨1,676) | ₨878 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (₨236) | ₨413 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (₨168) | ₨226 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Kyat (₨195) | ₨274 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (₨78) | ₨170 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,439 Kyat (₨291) | ₨96 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Kyat (₨313) | ₨309 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat (₨1,564) | ₨1,449 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,291 Kyat (₨402) | ₨607 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (₨1,329) | ₨1,419 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,942 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,371 Kyat (₨366) | ₨733 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Kyat (₨195) | ₨229 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat (₨91) | ₨181 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,800,000 Kyat (₨70,365) | ₨50,214 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Kyat (₨1.43) | ₨1.43 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,200 Kyat (₨6,966) | ₨1,578 | + 341% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,916 Kyat (₨192) | ₨265 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,980 prices entered by 1,252 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 41% more expensive than in India
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