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Cost of living in Yangon, Myanmar

Summary of cost of living in Yangon

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 4,804,085 Kyat
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 2,554,829 Kyat
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Yangon
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 9,877 Kyat
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 8,153 Kyat
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 3,816 Kyat
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 4,196 Kyat
12 eggs, large 3,230 Kyat
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 2,504 Kyat
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 20,969 Kyat
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 9,021 Kyat
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 2,587 Kyat
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 5,592 Kyat
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 53,858 Kyat
2 liters of coca-cola 2,461 Kyat
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 4,385 Kyat
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,818,110 Kyat
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 1,027,900 Kyat
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 175,311 Kyat
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 5,912,200 Kyat
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 3,597,290 Kyat
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 141,851 Kyat
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 24,500 Kyat
40” flat screen tv 1,601,270 Kyat
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 359,353 Kyat
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 18,076 Kyat
Hourly rate for cleaning help 9,298 Kyat
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 233,712 Kyat
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 65,524 Kyat
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 234,165 Kyat
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 58,124 Kyat
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 49,022,500 Kyat
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 1,956 Kyat
Monthly ticket public transport 26,506 Kyat
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 2,555 Kyat
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 8,926 Kyat
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 29,303 Kyat
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 6,320 Kyat
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 3,002 Kyat
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 4,932 Kyat
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,992 Kyat
Tube of toothpaste 4,203 Kyat
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 7,278 Kyat
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 34,811 Kyat
2 tickets to the movies 19,636 Kyat
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 38,668 Kyat
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 59,686 Kyat
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 9,686 Kyat
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 6,231 Kyat
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 2,859 Kyat
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 1,705,920 Kyat
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 40 Kyat
1 month of gym membership in business district 172,876 Kyat
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 5,222 Kyat
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 107 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: October 26, 2023

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