Cost of living in Myanmar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,819 Kyat (₨240) | ₨388 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,119 Kyat (₨255) | ₨281 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,897 Kyat (₨144) | ₨141 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,064 Kyat (₨103) | ₨52 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,004 Kyat (₨100) | ₨72 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,307 Kyat (₨65) | ₨37 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,098 Kyat (₨254) | ₨214 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,688 Kyat (₨134) | ₨140 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 Kyat (₨64) | ₨28 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,436 Kyat (₨72) | ₨127 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,854 Kyat (₨790) | ₨825 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,865 Kyat (₨93) | ₨84 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,848 Kyat (₨92) | ₨35 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,773,210 Kyat (₨88,304) | ₨31,177 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 598,259 Kyat (₨29,793) | ₨20,116 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 91,421 Kyat (₨4,553) | ₨4,308 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,187,950 Kyat (₨59,158) | ₨23,452 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 462,648 Kyat (₨23,039) | ₨13,618 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 115,851 Kyat (₨5,769) | ₨3,250 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94,505 Kyat (₨4,706) | ₨743 | + 534% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 441,140 Kyat (₨21,968) | ₨30,078 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 154,182 Kyat (₨7,678) | ₨10,522 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,985 Kyat (₨497) | ₨379 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,249 Kyat (₨212) | ₨325 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,000 Kyat (₨2,440) | ₨2,357 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,278 Kyat (₨3,052) | ₨2,543 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,202 Kyat (₨6,733) | ₨3,755 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,297 Kyat (₨3,700) | ₨2,819 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,210,800 Kyat (₨1,753,451) | ₨930,451 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 949 Kyat (₨47) | ₨76 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,589 Kyat (₨1,125) | ₨1,216 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,981 Kyat (₨248) | ₨106 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,334 Kyat (₨465) | ₨211 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨975 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,109 Kyat (₨404) | ₨248 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,921 Kyat (₨145) | ₨173 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,896 Kyat (₨194) | ₨242 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,205 Kyat (₨110) | ₨152 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,834 Kyat (₨91) | ₨69 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271 Kyat (₨262) | ₨243 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,135 Kyat (₨1,600) | ₨1,179 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,092 Kyat (₨453) | ₨467 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,504 Kyat (₨2,216) | ₨1,718 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,350 Kyat (₨2,308) | ₨1,945 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,487 Kyat (₨921) | ₨686 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,325 Kyat (₨166) | ₨220 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,672 Kyat (₨83) | ₨226 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 664,943 Kyat (₨33,113) | ₨33,881 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kyat (₨3.52) | ₨3.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,116 Kyat (₨3,492) | ₨1,918 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,921 Kyat (₨145) | ₨241 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,941 prices entered by 2,320 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 40% more expensive than in India
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