- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,490 Kyat (¥468) | ¥1,054 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (¥376) | ¥698 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (¥220) | ¥436 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (¥143) | ¥205 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (¥135) | ¥285 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (¥104) | ¥777 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (¥636) | ¥910 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (¥222) | ¥697 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (¥105) | ¥414 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (¥95) | ¥265 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (¥971) | ¥1,538 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (¥118) | ¥203 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (¥89) | ¥198 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (¥227,239) | ¥231,808 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (¥66,109) | ¥125,591 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,777 Kyat (¥3,732) | ¥21,159 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (¥122,532) | ¥113,754 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (¥71,438) | ¥74,885 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (¥7,929) | ¥12,611 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,806 Kyat (¥4,239) | ¥4,134 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (¥33,691) | ¥55,558 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (¥9,003) | ¥16,830 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (¥1,589) | ¥693 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,499 Kyat (¥324) | ¥1,932 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (¥6,920) | ¥6,829 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (¥3,005) | ¥4,215 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (¥7,535) | ¥8,321 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (¥7,867) | ¥13,972 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (¥3,368,314) | ¥2,590,890 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (¥64) | ¥145 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (¥1,574) | ¥11,257 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (¥575) | ¥1,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (¥1,709) | ¥1,016 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (¥4,267) | ¥3,622 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (¥279) | ¥630 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (¥252) | ¥707 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (¥257) | ¥455 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (¥116) | ¥137 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (¥128) | ¥217 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (¥494) | ¥2,939 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (¥1,658) | ¥3,981 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (¥555) | ¥3,365 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (¥2,836) | ¥14,181 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (¥4,337) | ¥7,768 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (¥1,652) | ¥880 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (¥288) | ¥487 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (¥111) | ¥560 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (¥52,142) | ¥49,094 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (¥9) | ¥56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (¥5,552) | ¥10,296 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (¥209) | ¥468 | - 55% | |
| 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 2,286 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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