Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,318 Kyat (₨433) | ₨337 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,936 Kyat (₨165) | ₨294 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (₨138) | ₨162 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (₨57) | ₨54 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,157 Kyat (₨90) | ₨83 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (₨44) | ₨40 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (₨263) | ₨216 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (₨96) | ₨152 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (₨30) | ₨29 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (₨52) | ₨148 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (₨755) | ₨766 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,392 Kyat (₨58) | ₨88 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (₨42) | ₨35 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (₨64,471) | ₨31,549 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (₨30,734) | ₨20,122 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (₨3,250) | ₨4,477 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (₨147,987) | ₨22,933 | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (₨33,204) | ₨14,192 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (₨1,666) | ₨3,664 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (₨856) | ₨511 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (₨12,471) | ₨29,219 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (₨12,714) | ₨12,383 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (₨304) | ₨416 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (₨1,187) | ₨320 | + 271% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (₨1,790) | ₨2,328 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (₨3,263) | ₨2,564 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (₨4,273) | ₨3,571 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (₨1,688) | ₨3,002 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (₨1,993,050) | ₨980,422 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,115 Kyat (₨47) | ₨108 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (₨808) | ₨1,414 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (₨484) | ₨140 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (₨419) | ₨303 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (₨1,467) | ₨1,443 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (₨253) | ₨402 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (₨180) | ₨190 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (₨363) | ₨248 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (₨88) | ₨152 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (₨56) | ₨72 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (₨252) | ₨373 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Myanmar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (₨868) | ₨1,422 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (₨349) | ₨607 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (₨1,425) | ₨1,517 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (₨1,552) | ₨2,140 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (₨302) | ₨607 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (₨159) | ₨229 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (₨87) | ₨173 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (₨27,678) | ₨46,652 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (₨4.19) | ₨1.29 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (₨3,644) | ₨1,540 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,334 Kyat (₨140) | ₨247 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,534 prices entered by 975 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 30% more expensive than in India
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