Yangon, Myanmar
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Yangon, Myanmar: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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59%
Quality of life -
31%
Cost of living -
68%
Connectivity -
58%
Weather
42
Currency | MMK |
Population (in millions) | 5.5 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 181 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
Best neighborhood to stay | Bahan, Yangon South |
Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
Top selling local beer | Myanmar |
Most popular local dish | Mohinga |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Kandawgyi Lake |
Discount airline | AirAsia |
Major airline | Myanmar Airways |
Largest ride sharing company | Oway Ride |
Primary train stations | Yangon Central Station, Insein Station, Thamaing Station |
Primary airports | Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, Nyaung U Airport |
Best rental car company | Europcar |
Used car costs | 500000 MMK |
Apple store addresses | Apple Store Yangon is located at Junction City, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Yangon, Myanmar |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
Power socket type | C,D |
Supply voltage | 230V |
Best electronics store | Myanma |
Best internet carrier | Ooredoo |
Primary cellular carrier | Telenor |
Average monthly cost for internet | 2,000 MMK |
The best drug store | Watsons |
Best restaurant chain | Rangoon Tea House |
The best grocery store | City Mart |
The most popular fashion brand | Uniqlo |
GDP per capita | $2,845 / year |
Average annual income | $3000 |
Sales tax rate | 5% |
Income tax rate | 5% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 28 |
Average mortgage rate | Not available |
Suggested ATM take out | 20000 MMK |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | KBZ Bank |
Average tip in restaurant | 5-10% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 969 (general), 199 (police), 192 (ambulance), 191 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 2,845 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 145 |
Main religion | Buddhism |
59%
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53%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
51%
Property to income -
47%
Crime -
47%
Healthcare -
58%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $521 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.75% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $482 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $11,680 |
31%
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Purchasing Power
29%
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Rent
24%
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Food
39%
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Restaurant
22%
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Workspace
92%
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Transport
55%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $856.25 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $425.00 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $1,512.50 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $1,144.44 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $9.48 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.56 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $0.93 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | $1.57 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | $15.00 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $0.43 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $14.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $1.16 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.50 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $1.76 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $5.88 |
Apples (1kg) | $2.12 |
Oranges (1kg) | $2.83 |
Potato (1kg) | $1.02 |
Lettuce (1 head) | $1.50 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | $1.20 |
Tomato (1kg) | $1.62 |
Banana (1kg) | $0.92 |
Onion (1kg) | $1.28 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $8.23 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $2.89 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $24.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $5.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $1.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.50 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $0.60 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $0.31 |
Cappuccino (regular) | $2.08 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $28.06 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.02 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $66.46 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $36.05 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $9.48 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $5.00 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.15 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $10.41 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.76 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $27,500.00 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $27,890.00 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $1.50 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $1.00 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $4.00 |