Cost of Living Comparison Between Myanmar and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Myanmar and China

😐 Solo nomad: Myanmar is 8.1% more expensive than China without rent, and 1% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Myanmar is 5.5% more expensive than China without rent, and 18.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Myanmar
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.97 MMK 4,124
$2.85 ¥20.46
-30.88%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.43 MMK 40.7K
$23.97 ¥172
-18.94%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.12 MMK 10.7K
$4.96 ¥35.61
3.23%
Cappuccino
$1.65 MMK 3,465
$3.13 ¥22.47
-47.28%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 MMK 1,537
$0.44 ¥3.18
65.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.7 MMK 1,456
$0.29 ¥2.1
141.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.01 MMK 2,122
$0.95 ¥6.83
6.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 MMK 3,588
$2.14 ¥15.32
-20.09%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Myanmar
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.65 MMK 3,458
$1.85 ¥13.23
-10.81%
White Bread (500g)
$1.14 MMK 2,387
$1.68 ¥12.06
-32.14%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.41 MMK 2,947
$0.95 ¥6.81
48.42%
Eggs
$1.66 MMK 3,470
$1.55 ¥11.11
7.10%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.33 MMK 17.4K
$13.25 ¥95.1
-37.13%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.19 MMK 13K
$3.28 ¥23.52
88.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.83 MMK 16.4K
$10.85 ¥77.8
-27.83%
Apples (1kg)
$4.35 MMK 9,111
$1.77 ¥12.66
145.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.04 MMK 2,182
$1.26 ¥9.01
-17.46%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.62 MMK 5,495
$1.5 ¥10.73
74.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.59 MMK 5,428
$1.19 ¥8.5
117.65%
Potato (1kg)
$2.15 MMK 4,510
$0.75 ¥5.4
186.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.08 MMK 2,268
$0.86 ¥6.15
25.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 MMK 2,110
$0.61 ¥4.37
65.57%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.3 MMK 633
$0.58 ¥4.14
-48.28%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.63 MMK 3,403
$3.45 ¥24.74
-52.75%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.82 MMK 20.6K
$11.3 ¥81.1
-13.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.97 MMK 2,028
$0.84 ¥6
15.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.51 MMK 3,171
$1.68 ¥12.05
-10.12%
🚌 Getting Around
Myanmar
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.25 MMK 525
$0.4 ¥2.86
-37.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.87 MMK 20.7K
$20.83 ¥149
-52.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.18 MMK 2,471
$1.36 ¥9.74
-13.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 MMK 2,141
$0.35 ¥2.55
191.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.18 MMK 6,648
$6.8 ¥48.75
-53.24%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$9.12 MMK 19.1K
$1.12 ¥8.05
714.29%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.5K MMK 72.2M
$19.2K ¥137.7K
79.55%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36K MMK 75.4M
$16.7K ¥119.8K
115.64%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Myanmar
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$58.4 MMK 122.3K
$51.4 ¥369
13.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.61 MMK 22.2K
$9.77 ¥70.1
8.60%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$29.27 MMK 61.3K
$11.34 ¥81.3
158.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Myanmar
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$53.4 MMK 111.8K
$39.55 ¥284
34.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.01 MMK 20.9K
$14.89 ¥107
-32.77%
Cinema Ticket
$2.67 MMK 5,596
$6.23 ¥44.71
-57.14%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Myanmar
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$342 MMK 716.9K
$417 ¥2,989
-17.84%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.7K MMK 22.5M
$17.7K ¥126.8K
-39.17%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Myanmar
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.16 MMK 86.2K
$45.65 ¥327
-9.84%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$58.1 MMK 121.5K
$33.49 ¥240
73.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.7 MMK 164.8K
$71.8 ¥515
9.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 MMK 257.2K
$72.9 ¥523
68.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Myanmar
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$482 MMK 1M
$445 ¥3,194
8.24%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$210 MMK 438.9K
$255 ¥1,830
-17.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,043 MMK 2.2M
$915 ¥6,566
13.94%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$809 MMK 1.7M
$543 ¥3,895
48.93%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,793 MMK 3.8M
$6,142 ¥44.1K
-70.80%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$373 MMK 779.9K
$2,860 ¥20.5K
-86.97%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Myanmar
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$266 MMK 557K
$942 ¥6,755
-71.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11
4.06
170.94%

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Last update for Myanmar: October 28, 2025

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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