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 | 7,626 Kyat (₨751) | ₨441 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,547 Kyat (₨546) | ₨682 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat (₨324) | ₨269 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat (₨133) | ₨115 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,734 Kyat (₨171) | ₨152 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat (₨102) | ₨86 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat (₨618) | ₨730 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat (₨226) | ₨149 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat (₨71) | ₨53 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat (₨121) | ₨304 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat (₨1,773) | ₨1,613 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,406 Kyat (₨138) | ₨130 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat (₨98) | ₨81 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat (₨151,343) | ₨68,178 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat (₨72,147) | ₨38,848 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat (₨7,629) | ₨11,046 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat (₨347,396) | ₨53,451 | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat (₨77,947) | ₨33,101 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat (₨3,911) | ₨9,791 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat (₨2,010) | ₨2,408 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat (₨29,275) | ₨45,353 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat (₨29,847) | ₨22,152 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat (₨714) | ₨767 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat (₨2,786) | ₨518 | + 438% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat (₨4,201) | ₨3,232 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat (₨7,660) | ₨5,463 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat (₨10,031) | ₨9,871 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat (₨3,964) | ₨6,396 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat (₨4,678,641) | ₨2,677,660 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Kyat (₨58) | ₨106 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat (₨1,897) | ₨2,392 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat (₨1,136) | ₨250 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat (₨984) | ₨778 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat (₨3,445) | ₨1,865 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat (₨594) | ₨577 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat (₨423) | ₨370 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat (₨853) | ₨526 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat (₨207) | ₨185 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat (₨133) | ₨156 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat (₨593) | ₨515 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 18% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat (₨2,038) | ₨2,013 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat (₨818) | ₨1,512 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat (₨3,346) | ₨2,928 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat (₨3,644) | ₨3,842 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat (₨708) | ₨1,548 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat (₨373) | ₨492 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat (₨204) | ₨444 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat (₨64,973) | ₨75,858 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat (₨10) | ₨41 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat (₨8,553) | ₨3,909 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,493 Kyat (₨344) | ₨282 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,798 prices entered by 435 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan
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