Yangon (Rangoon) travel budget

Yangon (Rangoon): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Yangon (Rangoon)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Yangon (Rangoon) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 26 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 589* (1234758 MMK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1257* (2635542 MMK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 64 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1999* (4190620 MMK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon) compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon) in 2025 is 54% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Yangon (Rangoon) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Yangon (Rangoon) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Yangon (Rangoon) is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.6/person
($ 2.1 to $ 3.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 8.6/person
($ 8.1 to $ 24)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 3.4 to $ 7.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4.4)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Yangon (Rangoon) is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Yangon (Rangoon) (compared to United States)16916924924935035017917925725740405252767649495555United StatesYangon (Rangoon)2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 39/night
($ 13 to $ 164)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 40/night
($ 22 to $ 96)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 20 to $ 217)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 29 to $ 242)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 36 to $ 169)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 49/month
($ 18 to $ 196)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 72/month
($ 23 to $ 171)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 88/month
($ 35 to $ 286)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 55/month
($ 42 to $ 119)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 108/month
($ 35 to $ 439)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Yangon (Rangoon) is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 7.9)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 8.7)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 7.1)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

On average, the price of transport in Yangon (Rangoon) is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 9.4/24hrs
($ 7.1 to $ 11)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Yangon (Rangoon) is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 3.9 to $ 30)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Yangon (Rangoon)

On average, shopping budget in Yangon (Rangoon) is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 49
($ 25 to $ 93)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 76
($ 58 to $ 93)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Yangon (Rangoon)
London → Yangon (Rangoon)
London → Yangon (Rangoon)
$ 987
(fair price: $ 787)
Sydney → Yangon (Rangoon)
Sydney → Yangon (Rangoon)
Sydney → Yangon (Rangoon)
$ 741
(fair price: $ 595)
Melbourne → Yangon (Rangoon)
Melbourne → Yangon (Rangoon)
Melbourne → Yangon (Rangoon)
$ 670
(fair price: $ 554)
Los Angeles → Yangon (Rangoon)
Los Angeles  → Yangon (Rangoon)
Los Angeles  → Yangon (Rangoon)
$ 1261
(fair price: $ 951)
New York City → Yangon (Rangoon)
New York City → Yangon (Rangoon)
New York City → Yangon (Rangoon)
$ 1307
(fair price: $ 999)
Manchester → Yangon (Rangoon)
Manchester → Yangon (Rangoon)
Manchester → Yangon (Rangoon)
$ 1029
(fair price: $ 868)

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About this information on the cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon)

The information about the cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon) was updated on 30-03-2025.

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