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Cost of living in Myanmar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,763 Kyat (₨536) | ₨597 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,347 Kyat (₨683) | ₨693 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,244 Kyat (₨302) | ₨209 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,039 Kyat (₨190) | ₨107 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,046 Kyat (₨190) | ₨123 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,661 Kyat (₨154) | ₨91 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,296 Kyat (₨492) | ₨623 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,516 Kyat (₨234) | ₨156 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,168 Kyat (₨109) | ₨43 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,227 Kyat (₨114) | ₨296 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,449 Kyat (₨2,273) | ₨2,933 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,739 Kyat (₨162) | ₨122 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,447 Kyat (₨135) | ₨60 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,465,030 Kyat (₨229,206) | ₨56,407 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,098,340 Kyat (₨102,127) | ₨36,398 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,065 Kyat (₨5,213) | ₨8,000 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat (₨158,071) | ₨44,838 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat (₨92,158) | ₨29,861 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat (₨10,229) | ₨6,742 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,650 Kyat (₨4,245) | ₨2,635 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat (₨43,462) | ₨38,859 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat (₨11,614) | ₨12,077 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,769 Kyat (₨3,047) | ₨506 | + 502% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,314 Kyat (₨401) | ₨1,220 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 95,343 Kyat (₨8,865) | ₨2,544 | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 54,703 Kyat (₨5,086) | ₨4,152 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 123,452 Kyat (₨11,479) | ₨6,931 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat (₨10,148) | ₨5,565 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat (₨4,345,259) | ₨2,240,060 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat (₨82) | ₨95 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23,156 Kyat (₨2,153) | ₨2,465 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat (₨742) | ₨239 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,000 Kyat (₨2,697) | ₨823 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat (₨5,505) | ₨2,280 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,612 Kyat (₨336) | ₨498 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,153 Kyat (₨293) | ₨279 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,635 Kyat (₨338) | ₨337 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,055 Kyat (₨191) | ₨160 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,840 Kyat (₨171) | ₨105 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,279 Kyat (₨584) | ₨510 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 37,890 Kyat (₨3,523) | ₨1,448 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,895 Kyat (₨827) | ₨1,118 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat (₨3,659) | ₨4,212 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,122 Kyat (₨4,939) | ₨3,318 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,216 Kyat (₨2,345) | ₨649 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat (₨371) | ₨403 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,657 Kyat (₨247) | ₨546 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat (₨67,265) | ₨63,543 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 173 Kyat (₨16) | ₨47 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,342 Kyat (₨7,191) | ₨4,077 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,734 Kyat (₨254) | ₨319 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,180 prices entered by 604 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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