Cost of living in Myanmar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,091 Kyat ($3.64) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,153 Kyat ($3.68) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,868 Kyat ($2.05) | $4.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,077 Kyat ($1.48) | $0.88 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,010 Kyat ($1.44) | $2.98 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,400 Kyat ($1.00) | $4.03 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,098 Kyat ($3.64) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,688 Kyat ($1.92) | $3.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,283 Kyat ($0.92) | $1.77 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,486 Kyat ($1.06) | $3.16 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,187 Kyat ($12) | $14 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,648 Kyat ($1.18) | $1.94 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,848 Kyat ($1.32) | $2.04 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,897,250 Kyat ($1,355) | $2,261 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 598,259 Kyat ($427) | $1,626 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 72,928 Kyat ($52) | $176 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,226,640 Kyat ($876) | $1,630 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 498,464 Kyat ($356) | $1,157 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 135,525 Kyat ($97) | $109 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87,194 Kyat ($62) | $47 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 441,140 Kyat ($315) | $296 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 153,364 Kyat ($110) | $118 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,985 Kyat ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,454 Kyat ($3.18) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 49,000 Kyat ($35) | $49 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 61,278 Kyat ($44) | $45 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 153,545 Kyat ($110) | $86 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 74,297 Kyat ($53) | $112 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,210,800 Kyat ($25,144) | $22,927 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 941 Kyat ($0.67) | $0.75 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,111 Kyat ($14) | $81 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,981 Kyat ($3.56) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,334 Kyat ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,319 Kyat ($38) | $111 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,122 Kyat ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,022 Kyat ($2.16) | $3.56 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,878 Kyat ($3.48) | $5.11 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,388 Kyat ($0.99) | $3.57 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,516 Kyat ($1.08) | $1.83 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,034 Kyat ($5.02) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29,274 Kyat ($21) | $45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,242 Kyat ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,504 Kyat ($32) | $222 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 53,950 Kyat ($39) | $74 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,516 Kyat ($5.37) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,614 Kyat ($2.58) | $4.84 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,885 Kyat ($1.35) | $5.82 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 664,943 Kyat ($475) | $397 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Kyat ($0.05) | $0.19 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,116 Kyat ($50) | $53 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,240 Kyat ($2.31) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43,474 prices entered by 5,581 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00071
USD
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MMK
Cost of living in Myanmar is 49% cheaper than in United States
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