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 | 7,626 Kyat (¥534) | ¥981 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,547 Kyat (¥389) | ¥700 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (¥230) | ¥414 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (¥95) | ¥205 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,734 Kyat (¥122) | ¥251 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (¥73) | ¥655 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (¥440) | ¥964 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (¥161) | ¥741 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (¥50) | ¥391 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (¥86) | ¥300 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (¥1,262) | ¥1,420 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,406 Kyat (¥99) | ¥178 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (¥70) | ¥217 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (¥107,745) | ¥299,320 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (¥51,363) | ¥164,446 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (¥5,431) | ¥21,056 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (¥247,320) | ¥150,152 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (¥55,492) | ¥78,123 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (¥2,784) | ¥11,902 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (¥1,431) | ¥4,118 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (¥20,842) | ¥70,060 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (¥21,249) | ¥12,705 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (¥508) | ¥794 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (¥1,983) | ¥2,406 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (¥2,991) | ¥7,319 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (¥5,454) | ¥4,417 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (¥7,141) | ¥8,375 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (¥2,822) | ¥13,139 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (¥3,330,847) | ¥2,627,120 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Kyat (¥41) | ¥135 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (¥1,350) | ¥10,272 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (¥809) | ¥1,148 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (¥701) | ¥1,229 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (¥2,452) | ¥5,176 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (¥423) | ¥803 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (¥301) | ¥611 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (¥607) | ¥528 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (¥148) | ¥152 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (¥94) | ¥258 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (¥422) | ¥3,156 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (¥1,451) | ¥3,672 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (¥583) | ¥3,638 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (¥2,382) | ¥16,372 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (¥2,595) | ¥6,066 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (¥504) | ¥1,131 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (¥266) | ¥435 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (¥145) | ¥548 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (¥46,256) | ¥55,862 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (¥7) | ¥53 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (¥6,089) | ¥9,625 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,493 Kyat (¥245) | ¥530 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,175 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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