Cost of Living Comparison Between Myanmar and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 75.9% higher than in Myanmar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 94.0% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 162.8% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 252.7% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 101.8% higher than in Myanmar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 495.5% higher than in Myanmar | |
Restaurants | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.00 $ (3.11 A$) |
16.09 $ (25.00 A$) |
+704.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
18.46 $ (28.69 A$) |
77.22 $ (120.00 A$) |
+318.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.00 $ (9.32 A$) |
9.65 $ (15.00 A$) |
+60.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (1.55 A$) |
6.43 $ (10.00 A$) |
+543.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.75 $ (2.72 A$) |
7.08 $ (11.00 A$) |
+304.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.70 $ (2.64 A$) |
3.45 $ (5.36 A$) |
+102.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.76 $ (1.17 A$) |
2.60 $ (4.05 A$) |
+244.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.63 $ (0.97 A$) |
2.15 $ (3.33 A$) |
+242.5 % |
Markets | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
5.96 $ (9.26 A$) |
5.74 $ (8.92 A$) |
-3.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.97 $ (1.51 A$) |
2.21 $ (3.43 A$) |
+127.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.53 $ (0.82 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.43 A$) |
+73.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.49 $ (2.31 A$) |
4.27 $ (6.64 A$) |
+186.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.75 $ (5.83 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.23 A$) |
+7.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.54 $ (3.95 A$) |
3.80 $ (5.90 A$) |
+49.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.20 $ (4.98 A$) |
6.23 $ (9.68 A$) |
+94.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.06 $ (3.20 A$) |
1.44 $ (2.23 A$) |
-30.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.46 $ (0.72 A$) |
1.24 $ (1.92 A$) |
+167.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.18 $ (1.84 A$) |
1.32 $ (2.05 A$) |
+11.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.09 $ (1.69 A$) |
1.93 $ (3.00 A$) |
+77.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.88 $ (1.37 A$) |
1.11 $ (1.73 A$) |
+26.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.49 $ (0.77 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.49 A$) |
+94.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.98 $ (1.52 A$) |
2.20 $ (3.41 A$) |
+124.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.27 $ (0.42 A$) |
1.49 $ (2.32 A$) |
+455.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
9.59 $ (14.90 A$) |
12.87 $ (20.00 A$) |
+34.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.93 $ (1.45 A$) |
4.41 $ (6.86 A$) |
+374.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.49 $ (2.31 A$) |
4.90 $ (7.61 A$) |
+229.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.64 $ (2.55 A$) |
30.89 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,784.6 % |
Transportation | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.24 $ (0.37 A$) |
2.90 $ (4.50 A$) |
+1,124.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
9.83 $ (15.27 A$) |
96.52 $ (150.00 A$) |
+882.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.20 $ (1.86 A$) |
3.86 $ (6.00 A$) |
+221.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 $ (2.50 A$) |
3.00 $ (4.67 A$) |
+86.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
3.25 $ (5.05 A$) |
37.58 $ (58.40 A$) |
+1,056.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
30.67 $ (47.67 A$) |
4.44 $ (6.90 A$) |
-85.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,000.00 $ (54,393.43 A$) |
28,584.43 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
-18.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
36,175.00 $ (56,219.50 A$) |
22,465.87 $ (34,914.16 A$) |
-37.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
51.52 $ (80.06 A$) |
174.85 $ (271.73 A$) |
+239.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.76 $ (16.72 A$) |
26.43 $ (41.08 A$) |
+145.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
32.41 $ (50.37 A$) |
52.44 $ (81.50 A$) |
+61.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
53.05 $ (82.44 A$) |
47.02 $ (73.08 A$) |
-11.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
9.93 $ (15.44 A$) |
16.50 $ (25.65 A$) |
+66.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
2.75 $ (4.27 A$) |
14.16 $ (22.00 A$) |
+414.8 % |
Childcare | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
347.00 $ (539.27 A$) |
1,557.36 $ (2,420.29 A$) |
+348.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
10,785.71 $ (16,762.06 A$) |
12,249.47 $ (19,036.88 A$) |
+13.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
41.86 $ (65.06 A$) |
71.05 $ (110.42 A$) |
+69.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
57.27 $ (89.01 A$) |
50.56 $ (78.58 A$) |
-11.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
77.95 $ (121.15 A$) |
101.41 $ (157.61 A$) |
+30.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
121.34 $ (188.58 A$) |
108.80 $ (169.08 A$) |
-10.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
458.75 $ (712.94 A$) |
1,369.95 $ (2,129.04 A$) |
+198.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
207.14 $ (321.92 A$) |
1,086.70 $ (1,688.84 A$) |
+424.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,002.27 $ (1,557.63 A$) |
2,313.32 $ (3,595.13 A$) |
+130.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
799.24 $ (1,242.10 A$) |
1,714.76 $ (2,664.90 A$) |
+114.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
135.91 $ (211.21 A$) |
625.94 $ (972.78 A$) |
+360.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
33.57 $ (52.18 A$) |
468.38 $ (727.90 A$) |
+1,295.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Myanmar Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
310.25 $ (482.16 A$) |
3,584.39 $ (5,570.50 A$) |
+1,055.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.00 | 6.36 | -42.2 % |
| Last update: | 26 February 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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