Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Myanmar is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,228 Kyat (₨357) | ₨384 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,192 Kyat (₨275) | ₨346 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Kyat (₨202) | ₨175 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Kyat (₨40) | ₨61 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 25,603 Kyat (₨691) | ₨98 | + 606% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,000 Kyat (₨216) | ₨45 | + 384% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Kyat (₨540) | ₨279 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20,000 Kyat (₨540) | ₨205 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Kyat (₨216) | ₨41 | + 430% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Kyat (₨108) | ₨169 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (₨1,803) | ₨981 | + 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,000 Kyat (₨81) | ₨95 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Kyat (₨81) | ₨43 | + 87% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Myanmar is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (₨40,017) | ₨45,565 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (₨27,953) | ₨30,255 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (₨6,585) | ₨5,658 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (₨204,123) | ₨28,643 | + 613% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (₨134,596) | ₨18,198 | + 640% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (₨5,370) | ₨5,692 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Kyat (₨405) | ₨759 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (₨37,184) | ₨28,367 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (₨14,254) | ₨11,835 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Kyat (₨304) | ₨470 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (₨162) | ₨852 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Myanmar is 61% cheaper than in India | ||||
Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Kyat (₨1,349) | ₨2,622 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Kyat (₨405) | ₨2,693 | - 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kyat (₨4,047) | ₨4,304 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (₨2,401) | ₨3,042 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Myanmar is 44% cheaper than in India | ||||
Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (₨323,761) | ₨1,921,240 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,545 Kyat (₨42) | ₨103 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 48,792 Kyat (₨1,316) | ₨1,548 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Myanmar is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (₨378) | ₨96 | + 293% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (₨1,511) | ₨252 | + 499% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,628 Kyat (₨907) | ₨1,154 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Kyat (₨162) | ₨364 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (₨219) | ₨246 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (₨145) | ₨277 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (₨54) | ₨175 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (₨101) | ₨86 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (₨157) | ₨303 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Myanmar is 31% cheaper than in India | ||||
Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (₨879) | ₨1,418 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (₨365) | ₨665 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,841 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (₨1,090) | ₨2,234 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (₨197) | ₨672 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (₨136) | ₨217 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (₨73) | ₨200 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (₨15,298) | ₨39,362 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (₨0.97) | ₨4.75 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (₨2,075) | ₨1,831 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38,201 Kyat (₨1,031) | ₨283 | + 265% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 21% more expensive than in India
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