Cost of living in Myanmar compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Myanmar is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Myanmar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,246 Kyat (£5.33) | £13 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9,212 Kyat (£3.45) | £8 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,570 Kyat (£1.34) | £4.26 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,170 Kyat (£1.56) | £1.20 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,296 Kyat (£1.23) | £3.63 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,058 Kyat (£1.14) | £2.28 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,772 Kyat (£8) | £5.34 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,632 Kyat (£3.98) | £2.13 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,703 Kyat (£1.38) | £0.89 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,232 Kyat (£1.96) | £1.97 | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66,810 Kyat (£25) | £10 | + 148% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,733 Kyat (£1.02) | £2.36 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,987 Kyat (£1.87) | £1.04 | + 79% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Myanmar is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Myanmar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,220 Kyat (£555) | £1,997 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,036,070 Kyat (£388) | £1,637 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 244,070 Kyat (£91) | £229 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,565,690 Kyat (£2,830) | £1,818 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,988,720 Kyat (£1,866) | £1,060 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 199,018 Kyat (£74) | £190 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,696 Kyat (£10) | £26 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,378,220 Kyat (£515) | £324 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 528,326 Kyat (£198) | £83 | + 138% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,936 Kyat (£4.84) | £7 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,000 Kyat (£2.24) | £16 | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Myanmar is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Myanmar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370,126 Kyat (£138) | £73 | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 92,714 Kyat (£35) | £32 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,950 Kyat (£59) | £81 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,000 Kyat (£33) | £83 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Myanmar is 81% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Myanmar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,000,000 Kyat (£4,488) | £25,126 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,018 Kyat (£0.38) | £1.44 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,620 Kyat (£11) | £85 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Myanmar is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Myanmar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,000 Kyat (£5.24) | £5.04 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,000 Kyat (£21) | £8 | + 167% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33,628 Kyat (£13) | £74 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,000 Kyat (£4.49) | £4.77 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,125 Kyat (£3.04) | £1.97 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,359 Kyat (£2.00) | £3.78 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,281 Kyat (£0.48) | £2.39 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,754 Kyat (£1.40) | £1.77 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,801 Kyat (£2.17) | £14 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Myanmar is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Myanmar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32,579 Kyat (£12) | £40 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,540 Kyat (£5.06) | £19 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,391 Kyat (£15) | £69 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,313 Kyat (£2.74) | £11 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,032 Kyat (£1.88) | £3.71 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,692 Kyat (£1.01) | £5.75 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 567,027 Kyat (£212) | £537 | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 Kyat (£0.01) | £0.28 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 76,893 Kyat (£29) | £35 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,832 Kyat (£4.43) | £14 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,067 prices entered by 656 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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