Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,091 Kyat (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 177 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,153 Kyat (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 110 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,868 Kyat (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 54 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,077 Kyat (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,010 Kyat (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 33 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,400 Kyat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,098 Kyat (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 68 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,688 Kyat (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 40 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 Kyat (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,486 Kyat (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,187 Kyat (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 225 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,648 Kyat (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,848 Kyat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,897,250 Kyat (Mex$ 29,363) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 598,259 Kyat (Mex$ 9,259) | Mex$ 8,719 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 72,928 Kyat (Mex$ 1,129) | Mex$ 1,252 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,226,640 Kyat (Mex$ 18,984) | Mex$ 10,817 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 498,464 Kyat (Mex$ 7,714) | Mex$ 5,566 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 135,525 Kyat (Mex$ 2,097) | Mex$ 848 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87,194 Kyat (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 378 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 441,140 Kyat (Mex$ 6,827) | Mex$ 7,424 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 153,364 Kyat (Mex$ 2,374) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,985 Kyat (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 101 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,454 Kyat (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 84 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,000 Kyat (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 840 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,278 Kyat (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 618 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153,545 Kyat (Mex$ 2,376) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,297 Kyat (Mex$ 1,150) | Mex$ 1,176 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,210,800 Kyat (Mex$ 544,935) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 914 Kyat (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,111 Kyat (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 499 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,981 Kyat (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 83 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,334 Kyat (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 201 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,319 Kyat (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 530 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,122 Kyat (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 70 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,022 Kyat (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 48 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,878 Kyat (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 56 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Kyat (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,516 Kyat (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,034 Kyat (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 189 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29,274 Kyat (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 344 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,242 Kyat (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 140 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,504 Kyat (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 954 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,950 Kyat (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 658 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,516 Kyat (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 114 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,614 Kyat (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 61 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,885 Kyat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 40 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 664,943 Kyat (Mex$ 10,291) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kyat (Mex$ 1.09) | Mex$ 1.95 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,116 Kyat (Mex$ 1,085) | Mex$ 925 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,240 Kyat (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 57 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,896 prices entered by 1,410 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 19% more expensive than in Mexico
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