- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,247 Kyat (1,492 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (1,246 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (731 ₦) | 979 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (475 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (448 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (343 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (2,108 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (735 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (347 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (314 ₦) | 321 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (3,219 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (391 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (295 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (753,149 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (219,107 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 79,751 Kyat (19,052 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (406,113 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (236,771 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (26,281 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,806 Kyat (14,048 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (111,663 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (29,839 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (5,266 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,163 Kyat (994 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (22,936 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (9,958 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (24,975 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (26,073 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (11,163,744 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (211 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (5,216 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (1,907 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (5,664 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (14,142 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (926 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (835 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (853 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (385 ₦) | 390 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (423 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (1,637 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (5,495 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (1,838 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (9,401 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (14,374 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (5,477 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (954 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (367 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (172,817 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (30 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (18,402 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (693 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 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 1,673 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.23889
NGN
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MMK
Cost of living in Myanmar is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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