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Cost of living in Myanmar compared to United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,569 Kyat ($3.65) | $14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,479 Kyat ($4.25) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,311 Kyat ($2.17) | $4.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,952 Kyat ($1.28) | $0.88 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,008 Kyat ($1.32) | $3.20 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,533 Kyat ($1.01) | $3.97 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,677 Kyat ($3.72) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,513 Kyat ($1.65) | $3.36 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Kyat ($0.72) | $1.59 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,295 Kyat ($0.85) | $3.62 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,797 Kyat ($16) | $15 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,603 Kyat ($1.05) | $1.92 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,219 Kyat ($0.80) | $2.16 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,465,030 Kyat ($1,617) | $2,052 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 928,506 Kyat ($609) | $1,545 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 56,065 Kyat ($37) | $178 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700,000 Kyat ($1,115) | $1,518 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 991,130 Kyat ($650) | $1,092 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 110,011 Kyat ($72) | $117 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 46,460 Kyat ($30) | $48 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 564,558 Kyat ($370) | $322 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,004 Kyat ($177) | $121 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,011 Kyat ($18) | $11 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,432 Kyat ($2.91) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 106,282 Kyat ($70) | $47 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 63,769 Kyat ($42) | $44 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 138,773 Kyat ($91) | $86 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 122,166 Kyat ($80) | $113 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 38,031,700 Kyat ($24,949) | $22,238 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 930 Kyat ($0.61) | $0.78 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 23,156 Kyat ($15) | $85 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,591 Kyat ($3.01) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24,693 Kyat ($16) | $18 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,439 Kyat ($3.57) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,017 Kyat ($1.98) | $3.43 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,535 Kyat ($2.32) | $5.03 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,048 Kyat ($1.34) | $3.45 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,109 Kyat ($1.38) | $1.82 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,551 Kyat ($4.30) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,716 Kyat ($23) | $45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,949 Kyat ($5.87) | $25 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $170 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 55,036 Kyat ($36) | $78 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,850 Kyat ($15) | $11 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,128 Kyat ($2.71) | $4.92 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,027 Kyat ($1.33) | $5.91 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 723,415 Kyat ($475) | $419 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 173 Kyat ($0.11) | $0.26 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73,606 Kyat ($48) | $50 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,776 Kyat ($1.82) | $8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 79,984 prices entered by 10,833 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 45% cheaper than in United States
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