- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,490 Kyat (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 118 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 94 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 66 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 61 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 37 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 222 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (Mex$ 39,763) | Mex$ 19,556 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (Mex$ 11,568) | Mex$ 10,442 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,777 Kyat (Mex$ 653) | Mex$ 1,618 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (Mex$ 21,441) | Mex$ 11,793 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (Mex$ 12,500) | Mex$ 6,647 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (Mex$ 1,387) | Mex$ 1,607 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,806 Kyat (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 383 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (Mex$ 5,895) | Mex$ 8,060 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (Mex$ 1,575) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 104 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,499 Kyat (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 87 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 801 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 658 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (Mex$ 1,319) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (Mex$ 1,377) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (Mex$ 589,393) | Mex$ 313,201 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 459 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 79 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 191 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 551 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 69 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 53 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 123 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 384 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 136 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 1,216 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 752 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 103 | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 54 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 45 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (Mex$ 9,124) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (Mex$ 1.61) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 720 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 52 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,782 prices entered by 1,266 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01261
MXN
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MMK
Cost of living in Myanmar is 14% more expensive than in Mexico
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