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Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Japan
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,194 Kyat (¥515) | ¥1,019 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,652 Kyat (¥476) | ¥714 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,004 Kyat (¥215) | ¥466 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,110 Kyat (¥151) | ¥199 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,905 Kyat (¥136) | ¥272 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,661 Kyat (¥119) | ¥653 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,807 Kyat (¥416) | ¥890 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,419 Kyat (¥173) | ¥621 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,589 Kyat (¥114) | ¥427 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,197 Kyat (¥86) | ¥261 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,537 Kyat (¥1,399) | ¥1,550 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,739 Kyat (¥125) | ¥210 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,606 Kyat (¥115) | ¥200 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,723,980 Kyat (¥195,024) | ¥238,838 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,069,330 Kyat (¥76,559) | ¥120,252 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 84,281 Kyat (¥6,034) | ¥23,358 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (¥121,712) | ¥123,093 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (¥70,960) | ¥84,293 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (¥7,876) | ¥11,955 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36,827 Kyat (¥2,637) | ¥4,050 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (¥33,465) | ¥61,346 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (¥8,943) | ¥15,579 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (¥1,578) | ¥745 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,314 Kyat (¥309) | ¥1,601 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (¥6,874) | ¥6,784 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (¥2,984) | ¥4,071 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (¥7,485) | ¥8,377 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (¥7,814) | ¥12,050 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (¥3,345,773) | ¥2,782,080 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (¥63) | ¥146 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (¥1,563) | ¥13,003 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (¥572) | ¥1,232 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (¥1,698) | ¥1,175 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (¥4,238) | ¥4,451 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (¥277) | ¥672 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (¥250) | ¥735 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (¥256) | ¥471 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,214 Kyat (¥87) | ¥143 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (¥127) | ¥221 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,279 Kyat (¥450) | ¥2,643 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (¥1,647) | ¥4,236 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,028 Kyat (¥575) | ¥3,338 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (¥2,817) | ¥10,379 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (¥4,308) | ¥8,199 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (¥1,641) | ¥943 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (¥286) | ¥487 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,685 Kyat (¥121) | ¥532 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (¥51,793) | ¥55,178 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 173 Kyat (¥12) | ¥57 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,563 Kyat (¥5,267) | ¥9,945 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (¥208) | ¥472 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,099 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 48% cheaper than in Japan
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