Cost of Living Comparison Between Yangon (Rangoon) and Mawlamyine Cost of Living Comparison Between Yangon (Rangoon) and Mawlamyine

😐 Solo nomad: Yangon (Rangoon) is 31.8% more expensive than Mawlamyine without rent, and 30.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Yangon (Rangoon) is 42.6% more expensive than Mawlamyine without rent, and 86.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.17 MMK 4,544
$2.02 MMK 4,233
7.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$17.57 MMK 36.8K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.46 MMK 11.4K
$5.02 MMK 10.5K
8.76%
Cappuccino
$2.03 MMK 4,250
$0.97 MMK 2,033
109.28%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.81 MMK 1,692
$0.51 MMK 1,076
58.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.61 MMK 1,274
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.97 MMK 2,038
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 MMK 4,263
$1.46 MMK 3,067
39.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.92 MMK 4,015
$0.88 MMK 1,843
118.18%
White Bread (500g)
$1 MMK 2,096
$0.48 MMK 999
108.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 MMK 3,100
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Eggs
$1.41 MMK 2,949
$3.09 MMK 6,468
-54.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.62 MMK 15.9K
$8.33 MMK 17.4K
-8.52%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.89 MMK 14.4K
$2.11 MMK 4,423
226.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.89 MMK 22.8K
$3.84 MMK 8,030
183.59%
Apples (1kg)
$5.55 MMK 11.6K
$1.67 MMK 3,502
232.34%
Banana (1kg)
$1.13 MMK 2,374
$0.86 MMK 1,798
31.40%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.8 MMK 5,870
$1.77 MMK 3,708
58.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.25 MMK 6,802
$2.74 MMK 5,736
18.61%
Potato (1kg)
$2.5 MMK 5,224
$1.52 MMK 3,183
64.47%
Onion (1kg)
$1.52 MMK 3,193
$0.34 MMK 707
347.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.34 MMK 2,813
$1.53 MMK 3,212
-12.42%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.31 MMK 645
$0.18 MMK 374
72.22%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.62 MMK 3,393
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Wine (Bottle)
$8.79 MMK 18.4K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.93 MMK 1,937
$1.23 MMK 2,567
-24.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.21 MMK 2,532
$1.76 MMK 3,679
-31.25%
🚌 Getting Around
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.22 MMK 454
$0.35 MMK 725
-37.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.08 MMK 21.1K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.09 MMK 2,279
$1.94 MMK 4,071
-43.81%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.96 MMK 2,017
$2.47 MMK 5,162
-61.13%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.52 MMK 7,369
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$10.77 MMK 22.5K
$1.77 MMK 3,696
508.47%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.3K MMK 78.1M
$49.7K MMK 104.1M
-25.00%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$53.5K MMK 112M
$35K MMK 73.3M
52.83%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$54.4 MMK 113.8K
$73.9 MMK 154.6K
-26.40%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$11.29 MMK 23.6K
$25.35 MMK 53.1K
-55.46%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$25.16 MMK 52.7K
$49.82 MMK 104.3K
-49.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.46 MMK 59.6K
$119 MMK 249.1K
-76.08%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.78 MMK 24.7K
$4.93 MMK 10.3K
138.95%
Cinema Ticket
$2.62 MMK 5,493
$3.88 MMK 8,132
-32.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$327 MMK 684.1K
$495 MMK 1M
-33.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$15.6K MMK 32.6M
$8,984 MMK 18.8M
73.52%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$80.7 MMK 169K
$38.68 MMK 81K
108.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$63.9 MMK 133.8K
$36.16 MMK 75.7K
76.80%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$95.8 MMK 200.6K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$139 MMK 290.9K
$23.83 MMK 49.9K
483.13%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$539 MMK 1.1M
$246 MMK 515.4K
118.81%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$183 MMK 384.1K
$120 MMK 252.1K
52.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,111 MMK 2.3M
$610 MMK 1.3M
82.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$837 MMK 1.8M
$250 MMK 523.6K
234.73%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,158 MMK 4.5M
$814 MMK 1.7M
165.04%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$941 MMK 2M
$491 MMK 1M
91.74%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Yangon (Rangoon)
Mawlamyine
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$281 MMK 587.8K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11
5
120.00%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Yangon (Rangoon): October 28, 2025

Last update for Mawlamyine: October 29, 2025

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