Travel budget and cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon) (Myanmar) how much does a trip cost?

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.

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

Cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon) compared to Myanmar in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Yangon (Rangoon) in 2020 is 41% 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 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Yangon (Rangoon) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

Lunch

$ 3.3/person
($ 1.1 to $ 5.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
($ 8.2 to $ 21)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 5.3/person
($ 3.8 to $ 7.8)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

1-star hotel

$ 21/night
($ 15 to $ 28)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 30/night
($ 20 to $ 44)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 42/night
($ 28 to $ 65)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 71 to $ 161)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 245/night
($ 140 to $ 401)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 22/month
($ 16 to $ 30)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 144/month
($ 79 to $ 253)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 132/month
($ 65 to $ 223)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 32/month
($ 20 to $ 48)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 173/month
($ 59 to $ 380)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 23/kg
( $ 23)

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97% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.5/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 6.1/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 6.7)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

Bus ticket

$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 10/month
($ 8 to $ 23)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Budget for living and housing in Yangon (Rangoon)

Electricity, water...

$ 27/month
($ 11 to $ 34)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 93/month
($ 61 to $ 112)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 968/month
($ 662 to $ 1653)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1367

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 483/month
($ 211 to $ 772)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1095

Flat (centre)

$ 2176/month
($ 1543 to $ 3086)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2195

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1402/month
($ 662 to $ 2204)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1739

Gym

$ 52/month
($ 34 to $ 84)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 349/month
($ 199 to $ 1102)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 953

Private primary school

$ 9916/yr
($ 2204 to $ 18728)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16399

Leisure activity budget in Yangon (Rangoon)

Cinema

$ 3.6/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 6.1/hr
($ 3.3 to $ 7.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

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

Cigarettes

$ 2.5/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 63
($ 40 to $ 84)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 51
($ 26 to $ 78)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 109
($ 84 to $ 177)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 103
($ 84 to $ 112)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 803
(fair price: $ 700)

Sydney → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 635
(fair price: $ 553)

Manchester → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 947
(fair price: $ 851)

New York City → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 1213
(fair price: $ 929)

Los Angeles → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 1162
(fair price: $ 876)

Melbourne → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 576
(fair price: $ 500)

Perth → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 550
(fair price: $ 487)

Dublin → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 1021
(fair price: $ 916)

Montreal → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 1463
(fair price: $ 1240)

Edinburgh → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 1093
(fair price: $ 978)

Toronto (Ontario) → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 2004
(fair price: $ 1241)

Auckland → Yangon (Rangoon)

$ 854
(fair price: $ 760)

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