Cost of living in Myanmar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,626 Kyat ($4.90) | $15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,547 Kyat ($3.56) | $8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat ($2.11) | $4.27 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat ($0.87) | $0.88 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,734 Kyat ($1.11) | $2.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat ($0.67) | $4.18 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat ($4.03) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat ($1.47) | $3.45 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat ($0.46) | $1.76 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat ($0.79) | $3.12 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,406 Kyat ($0.90) | $1.99 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat ($0.64) | $2.19 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat ($988) | $2,197 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat ($471) | $1,575 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat ($50) | $179 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat ($2,268) | $1,541 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat ($509) | $1,144 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat ($26) | $115 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat ($13) | $52 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat ($191) | $271 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat ($195) | $126 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat ($4.66) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat ($18) | $22 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat ($27) | $47 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat ($50) | $43 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat ($65) | $86 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat ($26) | $107 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat ($30,538) | $23,579 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 586 Kyat ($0.38) | $0.66 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat ($12) | $73 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat ($3.87) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat ($2.76) | $3.46 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat ($5.57) | $4.85 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat ($1.35) | $3.66 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat ($0.86) | $1.82 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat ($3.87) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat ($13) | $47 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat ($5.34) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat ($22) | $199 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat ($24) | $78 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat ($4.62) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat ($2.44) | $4.94 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat ($1.33) | $5.65 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat ($424) | $425 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat ($0.06) | $0.25 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat ($56) | $49 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,493 Kyat ($2.24) | $8 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,399 prices entered by 4,175 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 48% cheaper than in United States
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