Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Myanmar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,723 Kyat (Rp 90,274) | Rp 45,378 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,106 Kyat (Rp 43,320) | Rp 54,330 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat (Rp 28,381) | Rp 27,591 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,668 Kyat (Rp 26,025) | Rp 19,722 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,126 Kyat (Rp 22,181) | Rp 26,707 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat (Rp 21,285) | Rp 18,501 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat (Rp 56,761) | Rp 56,542 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat (Rp 53,214) | Rp 42,973 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (Rp 5,095) | Rp 22,558 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat (Rp 14,900) | Rp 34,959 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat (Rp 148,998) | Rp 337,317 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat (Rp 9,224) | Rp 20,426 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (Rp 7,052) | Rp 17,971 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Myanmar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,491,790 Kyat (Rp 10,584,493) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 741,367 Kyat (Rp 5,260,120) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat (Rp 2,128,549) | Rp 496,641 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (Rp 25,044,294) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (Rp 5,619,298) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat (Rp 176,379) | Rp 400,530 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat (Rp 4,966,614) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (Rp 2,151,708) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (Rp 51,490) | Rp 43,866 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat (Rp 24,833) | Rp 71,573 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Myanmar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Kyat (Rp 1,773,791) | Rp 624,572 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Kyat (Rp 425,710) | Rp 439,901 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kyat (Rp 2,483,307) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (Rp 285,746) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Myanmar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (Rp 337,290,571) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,087 Kyat (Rp 14,809) | Rp 11,904 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,196 Kyat (Rp 306,480) | Rp 150,291 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Myanmar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (Rp 81,904) | Rp 36,367 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (Rp 70,952) | Rp 60,467 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42,864 Kyat (Rp 304,128) | Rp 313,421 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (Rp 42,790) | Rp 130,123 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (Rp 30,499) | Rp 19,595 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Kyat (Rp 35,476) | Rp 34,558 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (Rp 14,190) | Rp 30,035 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,439 Kyat (Rp 52,781) | Rp 15,580 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Kyat (Rp 56,761) | Rp 88,350 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Myanmar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat (Rp 283,807) | Rp 216,012 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,291 Kyat (Rp 73,014) | Rp 104,481 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (Rp 241,236) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 383,761 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,371 Kyat (Rp 66,488) | Rp 162,937 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Kyat (Rp 35,476) | Rp 36,298 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat (Rp 16,496) | Rp 40,791 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,800,000 Kyat (Rp 12,771,293) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Kyat (Rp 259) | Rp 2,029 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,200 Kyat (Rp 1,264,358) | Rp 496,553 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,916 Kyat (Rp 34,878) | Rp 35,528 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 726 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia
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