Cost of Living in Myanmar
Summary of cost of living in Myanmar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,904.5, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $515.2, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Myanmar is, on average, 45.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Myanmar is, on average, 73.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $2.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $18.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $5.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.75 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.75 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.67 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.72 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.18 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.80 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.18 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.69 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.18 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.10 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.31 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.48 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.39 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.13 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.00 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.60 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.07 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.46 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $9.59 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $0.92 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.33 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $1.64 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.27 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $10.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.10 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.61 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $2.87 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $8.23 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $34,940.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $54.57 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $10.06 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $19.98 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $55.55 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $6.02 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $2.34 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $506.19 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $14,628.14 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $57.29 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $40.57 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $92.26 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $93.97 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $367.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $199.60 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $974.42 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $571.22 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $168.41 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $34.82 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $263.06 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.50 | |
Prices in Myanmar
This country had 172 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 19 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 19 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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