Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,723 Kyat (¥841) | ¥1,025 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,106 Kyat (¥404) | ¥723 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat (¥264) | ¥519 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,668 Kyat (¥242) | ¥197 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,126 Kyat (¥207) | ¥316 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat (¥198) | ¥629 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat (¥529) | ¥962 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat (¥496) | ¥902 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (¥47) | ¥574 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat (¥139) | ¥285 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat (¥1,388) | ¥1,208 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat (¥86) | ¥184 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (¥66) | ¥206 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,491,790 Kyat (¥98,607) | ¥326,267 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 741,367 Kyat (¥49,004) | ¥171,772 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat (¥19,830) | ¥28,488 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (¥233,318) | ¥157,603 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (¥52,350) | ¥82,713 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat (¥1,643) | ¥4,699 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat (¥46,270) | ¥47,482 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (¥20,046) | ¥32,093 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (¥480) | ¥1,313 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat (¥231) | ¥1,878 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Kyat (¥16,525) | ¥6,136 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Kyat (¥3,966) | ¥5,199 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kyat (¥23,135) | ¥8,989 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (¥2,662) | ¥13,588 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (¥3,142,265) | ¥2,700,660 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,087 Kyat (¥138) | ¥165 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,196 Kyat (¥2,855) | ¥10,143 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (¥763) | ¥2,497 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (¥661) | ¥1,967 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42,864 Kyat (¥2,833) | ¥5,380 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (¥399) | ¥650 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (¥284) | ¥938 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Kyat (¥330) | ¥702 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (¥132) | ¥218 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,439 Kyat (¥492) | ¥216 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Kyat (¥529) | ¥3,927 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat (¥2,644) | ¥4,141 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,291 Kyat (¥680) | ¥3,600 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (¥2,247) | ¥4,000 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥5,993 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,371 Kyat (¥619) | ¥984 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Kyat (¥330) | ¥472 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat (¥154) | ¥575 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,800,000 Kyat (¥118,980) | ¥101,122 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Kyat (¥2) | ¥52 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,200 Kyat (¥11,779) | ¥9,280 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,916 Kyat (¥325) | ¥592 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 842 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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