Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,091 Kyat (₨594) | ₨577 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,153 Kyat (₨601) | ₨658 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,868 Kyat (₨335) | ₨249 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,077 Kyat (₨242) | ₨108 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,010 Kyat (₨235) | ₨120 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,400 Kyat (₨163) | ₨96 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,098 Kyat (₨595) | ₨526 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,688 Kyat (₨314) | ₨176 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 Kyat (₨150) | ₨44 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,486 Kyat (₨173) | ₨344 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,187 Kyat (₨1,889) | ₨1,632 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,648 Kyat (₨192) | ₨126 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,848 Kyat (₨216) | ₨57 | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,897,250 Kyat (₨221,410) | ₨60,758 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 598,259 Kyat (₨69,817) | ₨35,785 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 72,928 Kyat (₨8,511) | ₨9,753 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,226,640 Kyat (₨143,149) | ₨53,937 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 498,464 Kyat (₨58,171) | ₨30,998 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 135,525 Kyat (₨15,816) | ₨7,631 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87,194 Kyat (₨10,176) | ₨2,510 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 441,140 Kyat (₨51,481) | ₨40,341 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 153,364 Kyat (₨17,898) | ₨12,473 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,985 Kyat (₨1,165) | ₨609 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,454 Kyat (₨520) | ₨649 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,000 Kyat (₨5,718) | ₨2,518 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,278 Kyat (₨7,151) | ₨3,757 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153,545 Kyat (₨17,919) | ₨6,430 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,297 Kyat (₨8,671) | ₨5,127 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,210,800 Kyat (₨4,109,117) | ₨2,319,940 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 914 Kyat (₨107) | ₨115 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,111 Kyat (₨2,230) | ₨2,310 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,981 Kyat (₨581) | ₨235 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,334 Kyat (₨1,089) | ₨426 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,319 Kyat (₨6,222) | ₨1,378 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,122 Kyat (₨1,065) | ₨435 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,022 Kyat (₨353) | ₨332 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,878 Kyat (₨569) | ₨311 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Kyat (₨162) | ₨207 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,516 Kyat (₨177) | ₨138 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,034 Kyat (₨821) | ₨434 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29,274 Kyat (₨3,416) | ₨1,566 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,242 Kyat (₨1,079) | ₨1,256 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,504 Kyat (₨5,194) | ₨3,430 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,950 Kyat (₨6,296) | ₨3,673 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,516 Kyat (₨877) | ₨792 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,614 Kyat (₨422) | ₨348 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,885 Kyat (₨220) | ₨463 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 664,943 Kyat (₨77,599) | ₨46,753 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kyat (₨8) | ₨4.30 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,116 Kyat (₨8,183) | ₨4,335 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,240 Kyat (₨378) | ₨215 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,306 prices entered by 501 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan
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