Rangoon, Yangon, Myanmar · Population 6,874,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Myanmar average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | K9,828 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | K39,312 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | K2,948 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | K222,768 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | K36,036 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | K95,004 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | K27,518 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | K27,518 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | K7,207 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | K469,326 ($223) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | K326,487 ($155) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | K979,462 ($466) | per month |
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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K787,210 ($375) / moRangoon 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.