- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,490 Kyat (₨574) | ₨559 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat (₨461) | ₨610 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat (₨271) | ₨222 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat (₨176) | ₨108 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat (₨166) | ₨121 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat (₨127) | ₨80 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat (₨781) | ₨439 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat (₨272) | ₨154 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat (₨129) | ₨40 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat (₨117) | ₨293 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat (₨1,193) | ₨2,141 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat (₨145) | ₨117 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat (₨109) | ₨56 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat (₨279,031) | ₨57,192 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat (₨81,176) | ₨36,148 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,777 Kyat (₨4,583) | ₨8,238 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (₨150,459) | ₨44,615 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (₨87,720) | ₨25,516 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (₨9,737) | ₨6,795 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,806 Kyat (₨5,205) | ₨2,646 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (₨41,369) | ₨39,967 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (₨11,055) | ₨11,006 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat (₨1,951) | ₨499 | + 291% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,499 Kyat (₨398) | ₨1,104 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat (₨8,498) | ₨2,600 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat (₨3,689) | ₨4,026 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat (₨9,253) | ₨6,156 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (₨9,660) | ₨5,351 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (₨4,136,010) | ₨1,833,160 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (₨78) | ₨90 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat (₨1,932) | ₨2,481 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (₨706) | ₨227 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat (₨2,099) | ₨652 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (₨5,240) | ₨2,133 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat (₨343) | ₨444 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat (₨309) | ₨275 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat (₨316) | ₨340 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat (₨143) | ₨142 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat (₨157) | ₨109 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat (₨606) | ₨637 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat (₨2,036) | ₨1,494 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat (₨681) | ₨1,128 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (₨3,483) | ₨3,688 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat (₨5,325) | ₨3,101 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat (₨2,029) | ₨526 | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (₨353) | ₨392 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat (₨136) | ₨548 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (₨64,026) | ₨55,238 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat (₨11) | ₨49 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat (₨6,818) | ₨4,025 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat (₨257) | ₨185 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,838 prices entered by 611 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan
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