Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,318 Kyat (2,312 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,936 Kyat (882 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (737 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (304 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,157 Kyat (483 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (233 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (1,408 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (514 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (161 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (275 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (4,037 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,392 Kyat (312 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (223 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (344,632 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (164,290 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (17,373 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (791,072 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (177,496 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (8,906 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (4,577 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (66,663 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (67,966 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (1,626 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (6,344 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (9,567 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (17,444 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (22,842 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (9,026 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (10,653,976 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,115 Kyat (250 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (4,319 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (2,587 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (2,241 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (7,844 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (1,352 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (963 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (1,942 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (472 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (302 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (1,350 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (4,640 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (1,864 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (7,620 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (8,299 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (1,613 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (850 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (464 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (147,954 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (22 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (19,477 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,334 Kyat (747 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 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 284 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria
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