Cost of Living Comparison Between Myanmar and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 83.3% higher than in Myanmar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 103.7% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 185.0% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 269.3% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 91.6% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 579.6% higher than in Myanmar | |
Restaurants | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.00 $ (3.08 A$) |
16.25 $ (25.00 A$) |
+712.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
19.23 $ (29.59 A$) |
77.98 $ (120.00 A$) |
+305.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.00 $ (7.69 A$) |
9.75 $ (15.00 A$) |
+95.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (1.54 A$) |
6.50 $ (10.00 A$) |
+549.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.75 $ (2.69 A$) |
7.15 $ (11.00 A$) |
+308.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.68 $ (2.58 A$) |
3.50 $ (5.38 A$) |
+108.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.76 $ (1.16 A$) |
2.62 $ (4.03 A$) |
+246.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.67 $ (1.03 A$) |
2.15 $ (3.31 A$) |
+222.6 % |
Markets | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.80 $ (10.46 A$) |
5.88 $ (9.05 A$) |
-13.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.92 $ (1.42 A$) |
2.23 $ (3.43 A$) |
+141.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (1.06 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.41 A$) |
+33.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.80 $ (2.76 A$) |
4.40 $ (6.77 A$) |
+145.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.69 $ (5.68 A$) |
4.05 $ (6.23 A$) |
+9.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.41 $ (3.71 A$) |
3.81 $ (5.86 A$) |
+57.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.27 $ (5.04 A$) |
6.25 $ (9.62 A$) |
+90.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.31 $ (3.56 A$) |
1.45 $ (2.24 A$) |
-37.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.48 $ (0.75 A$) |
1.26 $ (1.93 A$) |
+159.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.39 $ (2.15 A$) |
1.33 $ (2.05 A$) |
-4.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.19 $ (1.83 A$) |
1.98 $ (3.04 A$) |
+65.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.92 $ (1.41 A$) |
1.14 $ (1.75 A$) |
+23.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.89 A$) |
0.98 $ (1.51 A$) |
+69.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.07 $ (1.64 A$) |
2.23 $ (3.43 A$) |
+108.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.36 $ (0.56 A$) |
1.54 $ (2.38 A$) |
+326.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
9.59 $ (14.75 A$) |
13.00 $ (20.00 A$) |
+35.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.94 $ (1.45 A$) |
4.46 $ (6.87 A$) |
+374.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.43 $ (2.20 A$) |
4.93 $ (7.59 A$) |
+245.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.64 $ (2.52 A$) |
31.19 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,803.3 % |
Transportation | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.27 $ (0.42 A$) |
2.92 $ (4.50 A$) |
+970.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
10.00 $ (15.39 A$) |
93.24 $ (143.48 A$) |
+832.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.10 $ (1.69 A$) |
3.67 $ (5.65 A$) |
+233.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.52 $ (2.34 A$) |
3.14 $ (4.83 A$) |
+106.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
3.00 $ (4.62 A$) |
37.95 $ (58.40 A$) |
+1,165.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
27.33 $ (42.06 A$) |
4.45 $ (6.84 A$) |
-83.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,000.00 $ (53,856.92 A$) |
28,869.18 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
-17.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
34,940.00 $ (53,764.59 A$) |
22,748.75 $ (35,005.07 A$) |
-34.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
52.35 $ (80.56 A$) |
176.76 $ (271.99 A$) |
+237.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
8.27 $ (12.73 A$) |
26.37 $ (40.58 A$) |
+218.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
26.41 $ (40.64 A$) |
53.00 $ (81.55 A$) |
+100.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
35.71 $ (54.95 A$) |
47.32 $ (72.82 A$) |
+32.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
6.02 $ (9.27 A$) |
16.58 $ (25.51 A$) |
+175.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
2.70 $ (4.15 A$) |
13.65 $ (21.00 A$) |
+405.5 % |
Childcare | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
269.37 $ (414.49 A$) |
1,612.11 $ (2,480.67 A$) |
+498.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
10,785.71 $ (16,596.72 A$) |
12,439.31 $ (19,141.22 A$) |
+15.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
51.24 $ (78.85 A$) |
70.30 $ (108.18 A$) |
+37.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
40.57 $ (62.43 A$) |
50.52 $ (77.73 A$) |
+24.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
85.55 $ (131.65 A$) |
100.77 $ (155.05 A$) |
+17.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
93.97 $ (144.60 A$) |
107.69 $ (165.71 A$) |
+14.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
378.50 $ (582.42 A$) |
1,382.08 $ (2,126.71 A$) |
+265.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
181.53 $ (279.34 A$) |
1,081.20 $ (1,663.72 A$) |
+495.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
945.58 $ (1,455.04 A$) |
2,281.90 $ (3,511.32 A$) |
+141.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
768.19 $ (1,182.07 A$) |
1,735.39 $ (2,670.37 A$) |
+125.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
168.41 $ (259.14 A$) |
632.57 $ (973.37 A$) |
+275.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
34.82 $ (53.57 A$) |
466.83 $ (718.34 A$) |
+1,240.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
255.25 $ (392.78 A$) |
3,534.13 $ (5,438.21 A$) |
+1,284.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.50 | 6.33 | -45.0 % |
| Last update: | 13 July 2025 | 18 July 2025 | |
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