Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,091 Kyat (¥392) | ¥1,001 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,153 Kyat (¥397) | ¥722 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,868 Kyat (¥221) | ¥446 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,077 Kyat (¥160) | ¥214 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,010 Kyat (¥155) | ¥289 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,400 Kyat (¥108) | ¥501 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,098 Kyat (¥392) | ¥1,246 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,688 Kyat (¥207) | ¥640 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 Kyat (¥99) | ¥381 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,486 Kyat (¥114) | ¥260 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,187 Kyat (¥1,246) | ¥1,652 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,648 Kyat (¥127) | ¥221 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,848 Kyat (¥142) | ¥277 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,897,250 Kyat (¥146,052) | ¥182,340 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 598,259 Kyat (¥46,054) | ¥121,270 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 72,928 Kyat (¥5,614) | ¥15,948 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,226,640 Kyat (¥94,428) | ¥127,445 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 498,464 Kyat (¥38,372) | ¥86,552 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 135,525 Kyat (¥10,433) | ¥11,000 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87,194 Kyat (¥6,712) | ¥3,835 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 441,140 Kyat (¥33,959) | ¥39,892 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 153,364 Kyat (¥11,806) | ¥10,465 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,985 Kyat (¥769) | ¥749 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,454 Kyat (¥343) | ¥2,162 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,000 Kyat (¥3,772) | ¥6,528 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,278 Kyat (¥4,717) | ¥4,644 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153,545 Kyat (¥11,820) | ¥7,685 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,297 Kyat (¥5,719) | ¥13,013 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,210,800 Kyat (¥2,710,558) | ¥2,936,380 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 914 Kyat (¥70) | ¥139 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,111 Kyat (¥1,471) | ¥9,348 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,981 Kyat (¥383) | ¥1,406 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,334 Kyat (¥719) | ¥929 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,319 Kyat (¥4,105) | ¥8,740 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,122 Kyat (¥702) | ¥554 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,022 Kyat (¥233) | ¥669 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,878 Kyat (¥375) | ¥525 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Kyat (¥107) | ¥206 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,516 Kyat (¥117) | ¥238 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,034 Kyat (¥542) | ¥2,654 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29,274 Kyat (¥2,254) | ¥3,275 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,242 Kyat (¥711) | ¥3,323 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,504 Kyat (¥3,426) | ¥16,766 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,950 Kyat (¥4,153) | ¥5,924 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,516 Kyat (¥579) | ¥806 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,614 Kyat (¥278) | ¥520 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,885 Kyat (¥145) | ¥510 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 664,943 Kyat (¥51,188) | ¥47,822 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kyat (¥5) | ¥26 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,116 Kyat (¥5,398) | ¥8,220 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,240 Kyat (¥249) | ¥491 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,399 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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