Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,626 Kyat (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 225 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,547 Kyat (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 121 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,734 Kyat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 35 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 70 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 41 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 226 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,406 Kyat (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (Mex$ 19,660) | Mex$ 19,357 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (Mex$ 9,372) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 966 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (Mex$ 45,128) | Mex$ 10,263 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (Mex$ 10,126) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 679 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 387 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (Mex$ 3,803) | Mex$ 6,690 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (Mex$ 3,877) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 98 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 94 | + 284% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 861 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 671 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (Mex$ 1,303) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 1,146 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (Mex$ 607,774) | Mex$ 357,886 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Kyat (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 549 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 75 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 188 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 551 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 79 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 57 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 182 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 293 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 150 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 805 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 670 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 122 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 71 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (Mex$ 8,440) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (Mex$ 1.28) | Mex$ 3.08 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 966 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,493 Kyat (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 62 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,737 prices entered by 1,254 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is about the same as in Mexico
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