Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,188 Kyat (₨2,192) | ₨1,155 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,192 Kyat (₨1,380) | ₨1,180 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Kyat (₨1,015) | ₨523 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Kyat (₨203) | ₨231 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25,603 Kyat (₨3,466) | ₨309 | + 1021% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,000 Kyat (₨1,083) | ₨165 | + 554% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Kyat (₨2,708) | ₨836 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20,000 Kyat (₨2,708) | ₨279 | + 872% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,000 Kyat (₨1,083) | ₨128 | + 746% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Kyat (₨542) | ₨391 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (₨9,045) | ₨2,624 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,000 Kyat (₨406) | ₨210 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Kyat (₨406) | ₨153 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 355% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 355% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (₨200,803) | ₨137,741 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (₨140,267) | ₨58,708 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (₨33,043) | ₨21,580 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (₨1,024,268) | ₨79,067 | + 1195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (₨675,390) | ₨35,699 | + 1792% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (₨26,944) | ₨17,044 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 Kyat (₨2,031) | ₨2,308 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (₨186,588) | ₨58,431 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (₨71,527) | ₨29,384 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,250 Kyat (₨1,523) | ₨1,281 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (₨812) | ₨625 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 33% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Kyat (₨6,769) | ₨4,832 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,000 Kyat (₨2,031) | ₨9,004 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Kyat (₨20,308) | ₨13,089 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (₨12,049) | ₨13,255 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (₨1,624,600) | ₨2,800,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,545 Kyat (₨209) | ₨272 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,792 Kyat (₨6,606) | ₨4,030 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (₨1,895) | ₨230 | + 726% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (₨7,581) | ₨838 | + 805% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Kyat (₨812) | ₨1,222 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (₨1,100) | ₨649 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (₨726) | ₨557 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat (₨271) | ₨396 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (₨508) | ₨217 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (₨785) | ₨495 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 59% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Myanmar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (₨4,411) | ₨3,859 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (₨1,833) | ₨1,827 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (₨5,468) | ₨8,435 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (₨990) | ₨2,877 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (₨681) | ₨566 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (₨364) | ₨803 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (₨76,766) | ₨149,999 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (₨4.89) | ₨255 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (₨10,410) | ₨5,226 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38,201 Kyat (₨5,172) | ₨637 | + 711% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan
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