Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Myanmar Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Myanmar

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 121.4% more expensive than Myanmar without rent, and 254.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 123.6% more expensive than Myanmar without rent, and 160% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$1.96 MMK 4,124
938.78%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$18.90 MMK 39.7K
293.33%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$4.93 MMK 10.4K
131.64%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$1.71 MMK 3,582
204.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.79 MMK 1,665
231.65%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.69 MMK 1,438
211.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$1.02 MMK 2,135
472.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$1.73 MMK 3,642
315.03%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.67 MMK 3,515
-35.33%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$1.14 MMK 2,396
214.91%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.45 MMK 3,047
224.83%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$1.69 MMK 3,543
159.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$7.94 MMK 16.7K
59.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$6.45 MMK 13.5K
92.25%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$7.77 MMK 16.3K
110.94%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$4.18 MMK 8,770
23.44%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.00 MMK 2,092
72.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$2.73 MMK 5,724
63.74%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$2.61 MMK 5,485
91.95%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$2.13 MMK 4,480
36.62%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$1.09 MMK 2,282
180.73%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.95 MMK 2,004
127.37%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.30 MMK 637
636.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$1.61 MMK 3,371
516.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$9.51 MMK 20.0K
57.10%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.89 MMK 1,872
114.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$1.53 MMK 3,216
141.83%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Myanmar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.23 MMK 481
1008.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$9.99 MMK 21.0K
551.05%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$1.23 MMK 2,586
200.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.99 MMK 2,076
79.80%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$3.28 MMK 6,883
821.95%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$9.06 MMK 19.0K
-89.51%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$34.7K MMK 72.8M
-14.31%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$35.5K MMK 74.5M
-25.94%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$58.9 MMK 123.6K
255.78%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$10.56 MMK 22.2K
452.08%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$28.76 MMK 60.4K
150.66%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$53.3 MMK 112.0K
-13.95%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$9.78 MMK 20.5K
126.99%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$2.57 MMK 5,384
454.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$352 MMK 738.4K
288.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$10.6K MMK 22.3M
114.20%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$41.60 MMK 87.3K
27.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$57.2 MMK 120.1K
-24.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$77.2 MMK 161.9K
15.93%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$123 MMK 258.5K
-7.97%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Myanmar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$480 MMK 1.0M
268.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$204 MMK 428.0K
615.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$1,061 MMK 2.2M
170.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$813 MMK 1.7M
190.37%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$1,810 MMK 3.8M
89.32%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$377 MMK 790.3K
596.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$258 MMK 542.6K
1565.79%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
11
-40.82%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Myanmar: April 14, 2026

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