Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,723 Kyat (2,795 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,106 Kyat (1,341 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat (879 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,668 Kyat (806 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,126 Kyat (687 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat (659 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat (1,758 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat (1,648 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (158 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat (461 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat (4,614 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat (286 ₦) | 621 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (218 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,491,790 Kyat (327,760 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 741,367 Kyat (162,885 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat (65,913 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (775,524 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (174,008 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 88,435 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat (5,462 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat (153,797 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (66,630 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (1,594 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat (769 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,000 Kyat (54,927 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 549% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Kyat (13,183 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Kyat (76,898 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (8,848 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (10,444,573 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,087 Kyat (459 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,196 Kyat (9,490 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| 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 (2,536 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 563% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (2,197 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42,864 Kyat (9,418 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (1,325 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (944 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Kyat (1,099 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (439 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,439 Kyat (1,634 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,000 Kyat (1,758 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Myanmar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat (8,788 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,291 Kyat (2,261 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (7,470 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9,371 Kyat (2,059 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Kyat (1,099 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat (511 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,800,000 Kyat (395,477 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 37 Kyat (8 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,200 Kyat (39,152 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,916 Kyat (1,080 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 399 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria
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