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Cost of Living in Rangoon

Rangoon, Yangon, Myanmar · Population 6,874,000 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Myanmar average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)K981,687 ($467)
Couple, monthlyK1,762,623 ($839)
Family of four, monthlyK2,299,035 ($1,095)

Estimated Prices in Rangoon

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantK9,828 ($4.68)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeK39,312 ($18.72)per meal
CappuccinoK2,948 ($1.40)each
Monthly groceries (single person)K222,768 ($106)per month
Monthly public transport passK36,036 ($17.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentK95,004 ($45.24)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)K27,518 ($13.10)per month
Fitness club membershipK27,518 ($13.10)per month
Cinema ticketK7,207 ($3.43)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreK469,326 ($223)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreK326,487 ($155)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreK979,462 ($466)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Rangoon is K600,600 ($286) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of K981,687 ($467) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly K1,276,194 ($608) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (K326,487 ($155)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Thingangyun

4 km away · Yangon

Thanhlyin

10 km away · Yangon

Hlegu

33 km away · Yangon

Thongwa

40 km away · Yangon

Kawa

46 km away · Bago

Maubin

55 km away · Ayeyarwady

Nyaungdon

62 km away · Ayeyarwady

Bago

70 km away · Bago

Other Major Cities in Myanmar

Mandalay

Mandalay · pop. 1,319,452

K851,617 ($406) / mo

Nay Pyi Taw

Nay Pyi Taw · pop. 1,160,242

K851,617 ($406) / mo

Kyaukse

Mandalay · pop. 741,071

K787,210 ($375) / mo

Hpa-An

Kayin State · pop. 421,525

K787,210 ($375) / mo

Magway

Magway · pop. 289,247

K787,210 ($375) / mo

Pathein

Ayeyarwady · pop. 287,071

K787,210 ($375) / mo

Bago

Bago · pop. 284,179

K787,210 ($375) / mo

Taunggyi

Shan State · pop. 264,804

K787,210 ($375) / mo

Living in Rangoon

Rangoon is the capital and one of the key cities in Myanmar. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is K981,687 ($467), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around K326,487 ($155) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to K2,299,035 ($1,095) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately K1,762,623 ($839) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Rangoon is K600,600 ($286). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least K1,276,194 ($608) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rangoon expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated K981,687 ($467) per month in Rangoon including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Myanmar.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Rangoon?
A net salary of around K1,276,194 ($608) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Rangoon with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Rangoon is K600,600 ($286).
How much is rent in Rangoon?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated K469,326 ($223) per month in the city centre and K326,487 ($155) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about K979,462 ($466).
Is Rangoon cheaper than Myanmar on average?
No — Rangoon is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Myanmar average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Rangoon?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at K222,768 ($106) in Rangoon. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about K9,828 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around K2,948 ($1).
How do transport costs in Rangoon compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Rangoon is estimated at K36,036 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Rangoon are estimates based on Myanmar national averages adjusted for city size (population 6,874,000) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.