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Cost of Living & Prices:
Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.1 times less for grocery shopping in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 15.31 PLN (4.29 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 26.45 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

15.31 PLN
26.45 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.64 PLN (1.02 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 9 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.64 PLN
9.00 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 28.06 PLN (7.86 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 71.18 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

28.06 PLN
71.18 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 36.63 PLN (10.26 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 64.26 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

36.63 PLN
64.26 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 22.67 PLN (6.35 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 57.4 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

22.67 PLN
57.40 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.85 PLN (1.64 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 67.83 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

5.85 PLN
67.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.32 PLN (0.93 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 11.92 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.32 PLN
11.92 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.85 PLN (1.64 USD) for 12 eggs in Myanmar (Burma) and 25.67 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

5.85 PLN
25.67 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.32 PLN (1.49 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 13.6 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

5.32 PLN
13.60 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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89.21 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.5 PLN (0.98 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 10.5 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.50 PLN
10.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.14 PLN (1.16 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 17.88 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

4.14 PLN
17.88 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 29.06 PLN (8.14 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 61.26 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

29.06 PLN
61.26 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.03 PLN (1.69 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 5.68 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United States.

6.03 PLN
5.68 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.96 PLN (1.11 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 14.31 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.96 PLN
14.31 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.6 PLN (2.69 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 20.42 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

9.60 PLN
20.42 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.82 PLN (2.19 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 13.35 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

7.82 PLN
13.35 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.1 PLN (1.43 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 29.52 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

5.10 PLN
29.52 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 71.4 PLN (20 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 32.06 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United States.

71.40 PLN
32.06 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 9.21 PLN (2.58 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 22.74 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

9.21 PLN
22.74 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.04 PLN (0.29 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 8.89 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.04 PLN
8.89 PLN

Restaurant

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.53 times less for meals in restaurants in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6 PLN (1.68 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 20.92 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

6.00 PLN
20.92 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.71 PLN (0.76 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 11.78 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

2.71 PLN
11.78 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.57 PLN (1 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 28.56 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.57 PLN
28.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.25 PLN (1.75 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 42.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

6.25 PLN
42.84 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 17.85 PLN (5 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 42.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

17.85 PLN
42.84 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 68.65 PLN (19.23 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 499.77 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

68.65 PLN
499.77 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.14 PLN (2 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 92.81 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

7.14 PLN
92.81 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.39 PLN (0.67 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 9.1 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

2.39 PLN
9.10 PLN

Fuel

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times less for fuel in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.1 PLN (0.87 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.52 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.10 PLN
3.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.63 PLN (1.02 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.31 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United States.

3.63 PLN
3.31 PLN

Transportation

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 11.84 times less for transportation in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 35.09 PLN (9.83 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 471.21 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

35.09 PLN
471.21 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.96 PLN (0.27 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 10.35 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.96 PLN
10.35 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 11.6 PLN (3.25 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 149.93 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

11.60 PLN
149.93 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.57 PLN (1 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 7.75 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.57 PLN
7.75 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 PLN (1.2 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 17.81 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

4.28 PLN
17.81 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.28 PLN (2.6 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 71.4 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

9.28 PLN
71.40 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 189.38 PLN (53.05 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 563.21 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

189.38 PLN
563.21 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.45 PLN (9.93 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 232.04 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

35.45 PLN
232.04 PLN

Flats for rent

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.88 times less for renting an apartment in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1712 PLN (479.71 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 14485 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1 712 PLN
14 485 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 737.77 PLN (206.67 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 9079 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

737.77 PLN
9 079 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3783 PLN (1059.74 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 29349 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3 783 PLN
29 349 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2853 PLN (799.24 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 18658 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

2 853 PLN
18 658 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNEURUSDMMK

Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.92 times less for buying an apartment in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5222 PLN (1462.91 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 61954 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

5 222 PLN
61 954 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3622 PLN (1014.76 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 43466 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3 622 PLN
43 466 PLN

Salary

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Myanmar (Burma) is 18.22 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1008 PLN (282.3 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 18367 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1 008 PLN
18 367 PLN

Hotels

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
370 PLN

Two stars

97.9 PLN
522 PLN

Three stars

234 PLN
697 PLN

Four stars

375 PLN
901 PLN

Five stars

294 PLN
2 145 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Myanmar (Burma): 11 cities, 209 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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