Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,228 Kyat (¥916) | ¥1,035 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,192 Kyat (¥706) | ¥840 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Kyat (¥519) | ¥618 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Kyat (¥104) | ¥237 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,603 Kyat (¥1,773) | ¥335 | + 429% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,000 Kyat (¥554) | ¥439 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Kyat (¥1,385) | ¥1,195 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20,000 Kyat (¥1,385) | ¥822 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Kyat (¥554) | ¥509 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Kyat (¥277) | ¥303 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (¥4,627) | ¥1,267 | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,000 Kyat (¥208) | ¥276 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Kyat (¥208) | ¥293 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (¥102,733) | ¥365,082 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (¥71,762) | ¥197,136 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (¥16,905) | ¥19,132 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (¥524,024) | ¥145,654 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (¥345,535) | ¥102,459 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (¥13,785) | ¥8,349 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Kyat (¥1,039) | ¥4,448 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (¥95,460) | ¥74,559 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (¥36,594) | ¥25,414 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Kyat (¥779) | ¥1,338 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (¥416) | ¥2,815 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Kyat (¥3,463) | ¥9,315 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Kyat (¥1,039) | ¥5,103 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kyat (¥10,389) | ¥9,892 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (¥6,164) | ¥12,189 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (¥831,158) | ¥3,122,540 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,545 Kyat (¥107) | ¥169 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,792 Kyat (¥3,379) | ¥8,198 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (¥970) | ¥2,133 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (¥3,879) | ¥2,551 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,628 Kyat (¥2,329) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Kyat (¥416) | ¥1,337 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (¥563) | ¥930 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (¥371) | ¥622 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (¥139) | ¥224 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (¥260) | ¥188 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (¥402) | ¥4,604 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (¥2,257) | ¥4,908 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (¥938) | ¥3,881 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (¥2,798) | ¥8,269 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (¥507) | ¥1,244 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (¥349) | ¥547 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (¥186) | ¥674 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (¥39,274) | ¥51,659 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (¥3) | ¥52 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (¥5,326) | ¥9,530 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38,201 Kyat (¥2,646) | ¥602 | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 457 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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