Cost of living in Myanmar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,318 Kyat ($5.57) | $17 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,936 Kyat ($2.12) | $9 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,290 Kyat ($1.78) | $5.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,355 Kyat ($0.73) | $0.99 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,157 Kyat ($1.16) | $3.32 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,040 Kyat ($0.56) | $4.43 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,281 Kyat ($3.39) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,292 Kyat ($1.24) | $3.93 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat ($0.39) | $1.92 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,229 Kyat ($0.66) | $3.31 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,012 Kyat ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,392 Kyat ($0.75) | $2.26 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat ($0.54) | $2.48 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,537,750 Kyat ($830) | $2,516 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 733,062 Kyat ($396) | $1,953 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77,518 Kyat ($42) | $204 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat ($1,905) | $1,777 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat ($427) | $1,347 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 39,739 Kyat ($21) | $138 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,424 Kyat ($11) | $56 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 297,452 Kyat ($161) | $300 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat ($164) | $134 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat ($3.92) | $12 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,306 Kyat ($15) | $27 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat ($23) | $51 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat ($42) | $46 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat ($55) | $93 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat ($22) | $121 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,538,100 Kyat ($25,653) | $25,474 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,115 Kyat ($0.60) | $1.06 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,271 Kyat ($10) | $77 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat ($5.40) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Kyat ($19) | $125 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat ($3.25) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat ($2.32) | $4.15 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat ($4.68) | $5.50 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,105 Kyat ($1.14) | $4.18 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,346 Kyat ($0.73) | $2.05 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat ($3.25) | $25 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,703 Kyat ($11) | $49 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,316 Kyat ($4.49) | $27 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat ($18) | $190 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat ($20) | $84 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,197 Kyat ($3.88) | $13 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat ($2.05) | $5.19 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,071 Kyat ($1.12) | $6 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat ($356) | $490 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Kyat ($0.05) | $0.17 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86,909 Kyat ($47) | $53 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,334 Kyat ($1.80) | $9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,133 prices entered by 2,610 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 59% cheaper than in United States
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