Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,318 Kyat (¥721) | ¥1,145 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,936 Kyat (¥275) | ¥719 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (¥230) | ¥437 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (¥95) | ¥211 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,157 Kyat (¥151) | ¥282 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (¥73) | ¥815 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (¥439) | ¥951 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (¥160) | ¥984 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (¥50) | ¥421 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (¥86) | ¥268 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (¥1,259) | ¥1,770 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,392 Kyat (¥97) | ¥217 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (¥69) | ¥225 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (¥107,456) | ¥194,768 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (¥51,226) | ¥126,641 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (¥5,417) | ¥21,178 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (¥246,657) | ¥142,258 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (¥55,343) | ¥80,836 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (¥2,777) | ¥13,643 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (¥1,427) | ¥3,988 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (¥20,786) | ¥59,521 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (¥21,192) | ¥17,809 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (¥507) | ¥665 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (¥1,978) | ¥2,700 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (¥2,983) | ¥7,941 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (¥5,439) | ¥4,162 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (¥7,122) | ¥7,471 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (¥2,814) | ¥15,388 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (¥3,321,916) | ¥2,576,380 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,115 Kyat (¥78) | ¥161 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (¥1,347) | ¥16,725 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (¥807) | ¥1,370 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (¥699) | ¥1,955 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (¥2,446) | ¥3,523 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (¥421) | ¥2,205 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (¥300) | ¥648 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (¥605) | ¥409 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (¥147) | ¥143 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (¥94) | ¥184 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (¥421) | ¥3,583 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Myanmar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (¥1,447) | ¥4,280 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (¥581) | ¥3,593 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (¥2,376) | ¥20,657 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (¥2,588) | ¥6,242 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (¥503) | ¥1,034 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (¥265) | ¥533 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (¥145) | ¥526 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (¥46,132) | ¥58,872 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (¥7) | ¥41 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (¥6,073) | ¥11,178 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,334 Kyat (¥233) | ¥554 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 612 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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