- 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 | 6,247 Kyat (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 119 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 96 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 65 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 31 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 64 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 38 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,615 Kyat (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 216 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (Mex$ 39,275) | Mex$ 19,204 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (Mex$ 11,426) | Mex$ 10,107 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53,400 Kyat (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (Mex$ 21,178) | Mex$ 12,066 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (Mex$ 12,347) | Mex$ 6,860 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,874 Kyat (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 382 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (Mex$ 5,823) | Mex$ 8,049 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (Mex$ 1,556) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 109 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,163 Kyat (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 77 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (Mex$ 1,196) | Mex$ 840 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 672 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (Mex$ 1,302) | Mex$ 1,531 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 1,353 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 1% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (Mex$ 582,167) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 455 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 77 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 186 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 547 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 72 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 50 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 56 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 128 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 383 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 138 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 1,214 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 748 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 104 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 55 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 45 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (Mex$ 9,012) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (Mex$ 1.59) | Mex$ 2.30 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 764 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 52 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,213 prices entered by 1,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01246
MXN
/
MMK
Cost of living in Myanmar is 10% more expensive than in Mexico
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