Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,598 Kyat (1,784 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,831 Kyat (1,576 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,039 Kyat (822 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,417 Kyat (383 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,904 Kyat (515 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,031 Kyat (279 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (1,698 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,872 Kyat (506 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 565 Kyat (153 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,275 Kyat (345 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,441 Kyat (3,093 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,538 Kyat (416 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 995 Kyat (269 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,929,540 Kyat (521,648 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 849,362 Kyat (229,623 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111,764 Kyat (30,215 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,070,300 Kyat (830,050 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 563% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 688,384 Kyat (186,103 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,579 Kyat (32,598 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18,864 Kyat (5,100 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 311,779 Kyat (84,289 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 253,937 Kyat (68,651 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,526 Kyat (3,116 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19,644 Kyat (5,311 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 431% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,029 Kyat (8,659 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,905 Kyat (20,251 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 113,641 Kyat (30,723 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,936 Kyat (9,985 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,384,400 Kyat (12,539,935 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 674 Kyat (182 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,111 Kyat (5,167 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,448 Kyat (4,717 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (2,703 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,319 Kyat (14,415 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,704 Kyat (2,624 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,613 Kyat (977 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,812 Kyat (2,653 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,082 Kyat (563 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,798 Kyat (486 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,478 Kyat (2,022 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,188 Kyat (6,539 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,684 Kyat (2,618 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (9,192 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,599 Kyat (12,328 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,868 Kyat (2,127 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,835 Kyat (1,037 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,119 Kyat (573 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 741,202 Kyat (200,383 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (27 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 83,540 Kyat (22,585 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,494 Kyat (945 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,002 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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