Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,272 Kyat (1,324 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,410 Kyat (1,359 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,007 Kyat (755 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,126 Kyat (534 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,960 Kyat (492 ₦) | 551 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,673 Kyat (420 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,846 Kyat (1,469 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,578 Kyat (648 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,302 Kyat (327 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,376 Kyat (346 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,439 Kyat (4,632 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,521 Kyat (382 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,967 Kyat (494 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,019,480 Kyat (507,297 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 669,376 Kyat (168,148 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 101,333 Kyat (25,455 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,232,430 Kyat (309,589 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 454,288 Kyat (114,118 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 70,145 Kyat (17,621 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43,984 Kyat (11,049 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 469,824 Kyat (118,021 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 155,585 Kyat (39,083 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,776 Kyat (1,702 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,249 Kyat (1,067 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 72,567 Kyat (18,229 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 58,085 Kyat (14,591 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 135,202 Kyat (33,963 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,297 Kyat (18,664 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,210,800 Kyat (8,845,014 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 394% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 949 Kyat (238 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,589 Kyat (5,674 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,981 Kyat (1,251 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,334 Kyat (2,345 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,109 Kyat (2,037 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,921 Kyat (734 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,896 Kyat (979 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,205 Kyat (554 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,834 Kyat (461 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271 Kyat (1,324 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,135 Kyat (8,072 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,092 Kyat (2,284 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,504 Kyat (11,179 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,350 Kyat (11,643 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,487 Kyat (4,644 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,325 Kyat (835 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,672 Kyat (420 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 664,943 Kyat (167,035 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kyat (18 ₦) | 34 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,116 Kyat (17,613 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,921 Kyat (734 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,464 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria
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