Cost of living in Myanmar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Myanmar is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,492 Kyat ($4.52) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,341 Kyat ($3.02) | $10 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,000 Kyat ($1.90) | $5.95 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,166 Kyat ($1.98) | $1.09 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,206 Kyat ($1.53) | $4.92 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Kyat ($1.43) | $4.79 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Kyat ($3.81) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,500 Kyat ($3.57) | $4.70 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 718 Kyat ($0.34) | $2.54 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,100 Kyat ($1.00) | $3.09 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,000 Kyat ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,300 Kyat ($0.62) | $2.74 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 994 Kyat ($0.47) | $3.08 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Myanmar is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,520,010 Kyat ($724) | $2,998 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Kyat ($286) | $2,220 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Kyat ($143) | $218 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,529,770 Kyat ($1,681) | $1,962 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 791,990 Kyat ($377) | $1,466 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $147 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,859 Kyat ($12) | $63 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Kyat ($333) | $287 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 303,264 Kyat ($144) | $132 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,257 Kyat ($3.46) | $14 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,500 Kyat ($1.67) | $31 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Myanmar is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,690 Kyat ($20) | $54 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 77,835 Kyat ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 101,921 Kyat ($49) | $93 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,273 Kyat ($19) | $120 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Myanmar is 66% 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 ($22,634) | $27,716 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,919 Kyat ($0.91) | $1.06 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,163 Kyat ($9) | $83 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Myanmar is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,544 Kyat ($5.50) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 Kyat ($4.76) | $20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Kyat ($36) | $136 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,031 Kyat ($2.87) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,299 Kyat ($2.05) | $4.85 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8,664 Kyat ($4.13) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Kyat ($0.95) | $4.74 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200 Kyat ($0.57) | $2.19 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,022 Kyat ($2.87) | $27 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Myanmar is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Myanmar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Kyat ($19) | $55 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Kyat ($5.71) | $28 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34,000 Kyat ($16) | $198 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,029 Kyat ($18) | $89 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,800 Kyat ($3.24) | $13 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,794 Kyat ($1.81) | $5.21 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,325 Kyat ($1.11) | $6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 660,171 Kyat ($314) | $567 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Kyat ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Kyat ($24) | $59 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,612 Kyat ($2.20) | $10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,017 prices entered by 2,831 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Myanmar is 64% cheaper than in United States
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