Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Myanmar is about the same as in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,598 Kyat (₨342) | ₨370 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,831 Kyat (₨303) | ₨294 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,039 Kyat (₨158) | ₨143 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,417 Kyat (₨74) | ₨52 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,904 Kyat (₨99) | ₨73 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,031 Kyat (₨53) | ₨36 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (₨326) | ₨227 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,872 Kyat (₨97) | ₨140 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 565 Kyat (₨29) | ₨31 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,275 Kyat (₨66) | ₨132 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,441 Kyat (₨594) | ₨772 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,538 Kyat (₨80) | ₨85 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 995 Kyat (₨52) | ₨36 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 223% | |||
Housing in Myanmar is 223% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,929,540 Kyat (₨100,143) | ₨33,366 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 849,362 Kyat (₨44,082) | ₨19,918 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111,764 Kyat (₨5,801) | ₨4,363 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,070,300 Kyat (₨159,349) | ₨19,036 | + 737% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 688,384 Kyat (₨35,727) | ₨12,499 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,579 Kyat (₨6,258) | ₨3,334 | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,864 Kyat (₨979) | ₨676 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 311,779 Kyat (₨16,181) | ₨29,555 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 253,937 Kyat (₨13,179) | ₨10,444 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,526 Kyat (₨598) | ₨411 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19,644 Kyat (₨1,020) | ₨211 | + 383% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Myanmar is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,029 Kyat (₨1,662) | ₨2,314 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,905 Kyat (₨3,888) | ₨2,579 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 113,641 Kyat (₨5,898) | ₨3,601 | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kyat (₨1,917) | ₨2,719 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Myanmar is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,384,400 Kyat (₨2,407,359) | ₨918,724 | + 162% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 674 Kyat (₨35) | ₨80 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,111 Kyat (₨992) | ₨1,164 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Myanmar is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,448 Kyat (₨906) | ₨100 | + 802% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (₨519) | ₨212 | + 144% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,319 Kyat (₨2,767) | ₨624 | + 343% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,704 Kyat (₨504) | ₨316 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,613 Kyat (₨188) | ₨161 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,812 Kyat (₨509) | ₨254 | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,082 Kyat (₨108) | ₨140 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,798 Kyat (₨93) | ₨68 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,478 Kyat (₨388) | ₨239 | + 62% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Myanmar is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,188 Kyat (₨1,255) | ₨1,175 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 9,684 Kyat (₨503) | ₨473 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (₨1,765) | ₨1,631 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,599 Kyat (₨2,367) | ₨1,624 | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,868 Kyat (₨408) | ₨568 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,835 Kyat (₨199) | ₨193 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,119 Kyat (₨110) | ₨190 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 741,202 Kyat (₨38,469) | ₨36,202 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (₨5.19) | ₨5.27 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 83,540 Kyat (₨4,336) | ₨1,574 | + 176% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,494 Kyat (₨181) | ₨271 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 68% more expensive than in India
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