- Cost of Living
- Myanmar
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Myanmar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,490 Kyat ($4.10) | $14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,214 Kyat ($3.30) | $8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,059 Kyat ($1.93) | $4.53 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,988 Kyat ($1.26) | $0.89 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,876 Kyat ($1.19) | $3.17 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,437 Kyat ($0.91) | $4.01 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 Kyat ($5.58) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,077 Kyat ($1.95) | $3.33 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,452 Kyat ($0.92) | $1.60 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,316 Kyat ($0.83) | $3.44 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,476 Kyat ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,635 Kyat ($1.03) | $1.91 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,237 Kyat ($0.78) | $2.13 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,152,700 Kyat ($1,993) | $2,042 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 917,188 Kyat ($580) | $1,581 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 51,777 Kyat ($33) | $177 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat ($1,075) | $1,585 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat ($627) | $1,130 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat ($70) | $122 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,806 Kyat ($37) | $48 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 467,422 Kyat ($295) | $334 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,906 Kyat ($79) | $119 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,042 Kyat ($14) | $11 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,499 Kyat ($2.84) | $23 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96,011 Kyat ($61) | $47 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,684 Kyat ($26) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104,545 Kyat ($66) | $85 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 109,143 Kyat ($69) | $114 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,731,700 Kyat ($29,542) | $22,337 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 882 Kyat ($0.56) | $0.77 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 21,833 Kyat ($14) | $85 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,982 Kyat ($5.05) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,711 Kyat ($15) | $18 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 59,200 Kyat ($37) | $111 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,875 Kyat ($2.45) | $7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,493 Kyat ($2.21) | $3.51 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,571 Kyat ($2.26) | $5.12 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,614 Kyat ($1.02) | $3.47 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,772 Kyat ($1.12) | $1.85 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,851 Kyat ($4.33) | $21 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,004 Kyat ($15) | $45 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,695 Kyat ($4.86) | $25 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,353 Kyat ($25) | $173 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,170 Kyat ($38) | $79 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,927 Kyat ($14) | $12 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,994 Kyat ($2.52) | $4.86 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,536 Kyat ($0.97) | $5.86 | - 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat ($457) | $425 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 128 Kyat ($0.08) | $0.34 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77,030 Kyat ($49) | $54 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,901 Kyat ($1.83) | $8 | - 77% | |
| 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 92,838 prices entered by 13,348 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00063
USD
/
MMK
Cost of living in Myanmar is 47% cheaper than in United States
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