- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,750 Kyat (¥476) | ¥1,062 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,871 Kyat (¥344) | ¥694 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,989 Kyat (¥211) | ¥441 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,928 Kyat (¥136) | ¥202 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,789 Kyat (¥126) | ¥293 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,636 Kyat (¥115) | ¥754 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (¥622) | ¥924 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,551 Kyat (¥250) | ¥653 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,528 Kyat (¥108) | ¥401 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,299 Kyat (¥92) | ¥280 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (¥951) | ¥1,689 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,731 Kyat (¥122) | ¥197 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,140 Kyat (¥80) | ¥199 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,111,700 Kyat (¥219,495) | ¥210,700 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,006,110 Kyat (¥70,970) | ¥121,994 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 48,051 Kyat (¥3,389) | ¥21,223 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (¥119,916) | ¥113,438 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (¥69,913) | ¥71,567 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (¥7,760) | ¥12,789 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 72,009 Kyat (¥5,079) | ¥3,965 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 436,905 Kyat (¥30,819) | ¥55,558 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 93,917 Kyat (¥6,625) | ¥18,276 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,049 Kyat (¥427) | ¥711 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,499 Kyat (¥317) | ¥2,062 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 78,303 Kyat (¥5,523) | ¥7,354 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,131 Kyat (¥4,242) | ¥4,823 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,706 Kyat (¥7,386) | ¥8,419 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 119,885 Kyat (¥8,457) | ¥14,523 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (¥3,296,387) | ¥2,587,360 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 862 Kyat (¥61) | ¥143 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,744 Kyat (¥1,393) | ¥11,085 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,080 Kyat (¥570) | ¥1,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (¥1,673) | ¥1,019 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (¥4,176) | ¥3,562 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (¥273) | ¥612 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (¥246) | ¥680 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,605 Kyat (¥254) | ¥455 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,443 Kyat (¥102) | ¥144 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,600 Kyat (¥113) | ¥229 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,896 Kyat (¥557) | ¥3,114 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,099 Kyat (¥1,488) | ¥4,326 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,119 Kyat (¥502) | ¥3,385 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36,738 Kyat (¥2,591) | ¥14,181 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 56,671 Kyat (¥3,997) | ¥8,294 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,642 Kyat (¥539) | ¥964 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,282 Kyat (¥302) | ¥479 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,497 Kyat (¥106) | ¥586 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (¥51,029) | ¥49,094 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (¥9) | ¥56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 78,228 Kyat (¥5,518) | ¥10,897 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,758 Kyat (¥195) | ¥468 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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