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 | 10,318 Kyat (₨1,090) | ₨519 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,936 Kyat (₨416) | ₨742 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (₨348) | ₨215 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (₨143) | ₨119 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,157 Kyat (₨228) | ₨168 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (₨110) | ₨102 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (₨664) | ₨658 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (₨242) | ₨194 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (₨76) | ₨51 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (₨130) | ₨220 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (₨1,903) | ₨2,141 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,392 Kyat (₨147) | ₨170 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (₨105) | ₨77 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (₨162,482) | ₨65,360 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (₨77,457) | ₨44,450 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (₨8,191) | ₨14,918 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (₨372,962) | ₨47,849 | + 679% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (₨83,683) | ₨35,800 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (₨4,199) | ₨10,123 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (₨2,158) | ₨2,270 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (₨31,429) | ₨53,975 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (₨32,043) | ₨18,356 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (₨767) | ₨851 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (₨2,991) | ₨797 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (₨4,511) | ₨4,868 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (₨8,224) | ₨7,670 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (₨10,769) | ₨17,357 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (₨4,255) | ₨8,106 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 25% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (₨5,022,968) | ₨5,697,890 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,115 Kyat (₨118) | ₨146 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (₨2,036) | ₨4,073 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (₨1,220) | ₨237 | + 415% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (₨1,057) | ₨572 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (₨3,698) | ₨1,768 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (₨637) | ₨1,267 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (₨454) | ₨575 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (₨915) | ₨371 | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (₨222) | ₨352 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (₨142) | ₨116 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (₨636) | ₨681 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (₨2,187) | ₨2,016 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (₨879) | ₨1,908 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (₨3,593) | ₨2,708 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (₨3,913) | ₨4,907 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (₨760) | ₨1,025 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (₨401) | ₨469 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (₨219) | ₨513 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (₨69,755) | ₨107,118 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (₨11) | ₨4.02 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (₨9,183) | ₨4,729 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,334 Kyat (₨352) | ₨237 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 932 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan
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