- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,247 Kyat (₨289) | ₨393 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (₨242) | ₨261 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (₨142) | ₨143 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (₨92) | ₨51 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (₨87) | ₨71 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (₨67) | ₨38 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (₨409) | ₨200 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (₨143) | ₨139 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (₨67) | ₨25 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (₨61) | ₨122 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,615 Kyat (₨862) | ₨832 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (₨76) | ₨82 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (₨57) | ₨33 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (₨146,063) | ₨30,539 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (₨42,493) | ₨20,550 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,400 Kyat (₨2,474) | ₨4,569 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (₨78,760) | ₨24,271 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (₨45,919) | ₨14,852 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (₨5,097) | ₨3,625 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,874 Kyat (₨1,801) | ₨803 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (₨21,655) | ₨33,889 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (₨5,787) | ₨10,502 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (₨1,021) | ₨395 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,163 Kyat (₨193) | ₨571 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (₨4,448) | ₨2,441 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (₨1,931) | ₨2,720 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (₨4,844) | ₨3,791 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (₨5,057) | ₨2,948 | + 72% | |
| 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 (₨2,165,063) | ₨880,663 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (₨41) | ₨78 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (₨1,012) | ₨1,366 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (₨370) | ₨128 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (₨1,099) | ₨275 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (₨2,743) | ₨1,366 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (₨180) | ₨252 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (₨162) | ₨177 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (₨165) | ₨227 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (₨75) | ₨131 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (₨82) | ₨71 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (₨317) | ₨275 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 46% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (₨1,066) | ₨1,200 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (₨357) | ₨475 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (₨1,823) | ₨1,906 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (₨2,788) | ₨1,982 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (₨1,062) | ₨593 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (₨185) | ₨227 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (₨71) | ₨206 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (₨33,516) | ₨38,165 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (₨5.91) | ₨64 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (₨3,569) | ₨1,874 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (₨134) | ₨257 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,453 prices entered by 4,455 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 22% more expensive than in India
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