Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,492 Kyat (₨1,289) | ₨972 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,341 Kyat (₨861) | ₨1,004 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat (₨543) | ₨365 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,166 Kyat (₨566) | ₨170 | + 233% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,206 Kyat (₨435) | ₨285 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat (₨407) | ₨255 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat (₨1,087) | ₨1,139 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat (₨1,019) | ₨290 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (₨98) | ₨117 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat (₨285) | ₨549 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat (₨2,852) | ₨2,784 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat (₨177) | ₨289 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (₨135) | ₨191 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,520,010 Kyat (₨206,451) | ₨115,670 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Kyat (₨81,493) | ₨70,950 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat (₨40,747) | ₨25,995 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (₨479,420) | ₨59,502 | + 706% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (₨107,570) | ₨50,821 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨20,152 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat (₨3,376) | ₨2,097 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat (₨95,075) | ₨71,636 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (₨41,190) | ₨23,262 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (₨986) | ₨1,718 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat (₨475) | ₨1,977 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (₨5,798) | ₨3,426 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (₨10,572) | ₨6,254 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (₨13,843) | ₨13,199 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (₨5,470) | ₨8,569 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (₨6,456,715) | ₨4,456,060 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,919 Kyat (₨261) | ₨270 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,163 Kyat (₨2,603) | ₨4,626 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (₨1,568) | ₨1,015 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (₨1,358) | ₨1,391 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Kyat (₨10,187) | ₨3,667 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (₨819) | ₨521 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (₨584) | ₨922 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (₨1,177) | ₨736 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (₨272) | ₨249 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200 Kyat (₨163) | ₨242 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (₨818) | ₨860 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat (₨5,433) | ₨3,545 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Kyat (₨1,630) | ₨2,089 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (₨4,618) | ₨2,959 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (₨5,029) | ₨7,109 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,800 Kyat (₨924) | ₨880 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (₨515) | ₨669 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat (₨316) | ₨745 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (₨89,666) | ₨119,622 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Kyat (₨7) | ₨3.79 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Kyat (₨6,791) | ₨3,764 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,612 Kyat (₨626) | ₨415 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,822 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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