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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 2.09 times less for grocery shopping in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.82 EUR (1.98 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.82 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.75 EUR (0.82 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.75 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.69 EUR (7.28 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 19.3 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

6.69 EUR
19.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.62 EUR (12.64 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

11.62 EUR
16.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.63 EUR (5.03 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

4.63 EUR
16.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.38 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.08 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.99 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.36 EUR (1.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Myanmar (Burma) and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.36 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.38 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.27 EUR (1.38 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.27 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.92 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.43 EUR (10.26 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

9.43 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.51 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.12 EUR (1.22 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.12 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.92 EUR (2.09 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.92 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.08 EUR (1.17 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.08 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.23 EUR (1.34 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.23 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.39 EUR (20 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 8.26 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United States.

18.39 EUR
8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.2 EUR (1.31 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.20 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.43 EUR (0.47 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.43 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.01 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 1.91 EUR (2.08 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.91 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.52 EUR (0.57 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.52 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.09 EUR (1.19 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.09 EUR
7.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.52 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.79 EUR (5.21 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

4.79 EUR
11.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.39 EUR (20 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 91.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

18.39 EUR
91.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.84 EUR (2 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.84 EUR
22.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.29 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.75 EUR (0.82 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.75 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

0.92 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.6 times less for transportation in Myanmar (Burma) than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 9.95 EUR (10.82 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 118.62 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

9.95 EUR
118.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.18 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.68 EUR (4 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 27.58 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.68 EUR
27.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

0.92 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1.38 EUR
4.14 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 3.68 EUR (4 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

3.68 EUR
16.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 32.64 EUR (35.5 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 90.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

32.64 EUR
90.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.03 EUR (8.73 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 34.94 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

8.03 EUR
34.94 EUR

Flats for rent

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.07 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 672.91 EUR (731.82 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3495 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

672.91 EUR
3 495 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 339.58 EUR (369.31 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

339.58 EUR
2 189 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 1211 EUR (1317.23 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 6523 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

1 211 EUR
6 523 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 927.93 EUR (1009.17 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 3777 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

927.93 EUR
3 777 EUR

Flats for sale

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.51 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 943.51 EUR (1026.11 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 13129 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

943.51 EUR
13 129 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 226.63 EUR (246.47 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 8529 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

226.63 EUR
8 529 EUR

Salary

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Myanmar (Burma) vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Myanmar (Burma) is 12.74 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 432.8 EUR (470.69 USD) in Myanmar (Burma) and 5514 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.2% lower in Myanmar (Burma).

432.80 EUR
5 514 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
95.4 EUR

Two stars

25.2 EUR
134 EUR

Three stars

60.2 EUR
179 EUR

Four stars

96.7 EUR
232 EUR

Five stars

75.8 EUR
553 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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