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

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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 3.7 EUR (4.29 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.70 EUR
6.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.88 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.78 EUR (7.86 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

6.78 EUR
17.20 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.85 EUR (10.26 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

8.85 EUR
15.53 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.48 EUR (6.35 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

5.48 EUR
13.87 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.41 EUR
16.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.80 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) for 12 eggs in Myanmar (Burma) and 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.41 EUR
6.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.29 EUR (1.49 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.29 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.56 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.85 EUR (0.98 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.85 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.00 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.02 EUR (8.14 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 14.8 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

7.02 EUR
14.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 EUR (1.69 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

1.46 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.96 EUR (1.11 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.96 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.32 EUR (2.69 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

2.32 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.89 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 7.13 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.23 EUR
7.13 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.25 EUR (20 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 7.75 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United States.

17.25 EUR
7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.23 EUR (2.58 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 5.49 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

2.23 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.25 EUR
2.15 EUR

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 1.45 EUR (1.68 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.45 EUR
5.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.66 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.86 EUR
6.90 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.51 EUR
10.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.31 EUR (5 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

4.31 EUR
10.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 16.59 EUR (19.23 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 120.76 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

16.59 EUR
120.76 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.73 EUR (2 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.73 EUR
22.43 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.58 EUR
2.20 EUR

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 0.75 EUR (0.87 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.75 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
0.80 EUR

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 8.48 EUR (9.83 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 113.86 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

8.48 EUR
113.86 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.23 EUR (0.27 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.23 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.8 EUR (3.25 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 36.23 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

2.80 EUR
36.23 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.86 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.04 EUR (1.2 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.04 EUR
4.30 EUR

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 2.24 EUR (2.6 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 17.25 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

2.24 EUR
17.25 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.76 EUR (53.05 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 136.08 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

45.76 EUR
136.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.57 EUR (9.93 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 56.07 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

8.57 EUR
56.07 EUR

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 413.77 EUR (479.71 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3500 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

413.77 EUR
3 500 EUR

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 178.26 EUR (206.67 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

178.26 EUR
2 194 EUR

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 914.08 EUR (1059.74 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 7091 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

914.08 EUR
7 091 EUR

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 689.38 EUR (799.24 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4508 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

689.38 EUR
4 508 EUR

Flats for sale

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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 1262 EUR (1462.91 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 14970 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1 262 EUR
14 970 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 875.28 EUR (1014.76 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 10502 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

875.28 EUR
10 502 EUR

Salary

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Myanmar (Burma) is 18.23 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 243.5 EUR (282.3 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4438 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

243.50 EUR
4 438 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
89.5 EUR

Two stars

23.7 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

56.5 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

90.7 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

71.1 EUR
518 EUR

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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