General Information

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also referred to as Burma, is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to the northwest, China to the northeast, Laos and Thailand to the east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest. The country's capital city is Naypyidaw, while its largest city is Yangon.

• Population: 55 million (approx)
• Area: 676,578 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 21, Longitude: 96

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): MMK 400,000 - 800,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): MMK 200,000 - 400,000
• Groceries per Person/Month: MMK 250,000 - 500,000
• Utilities (Monthly): MMK 70,000 - 150,000
• Internet (Monthly): MMK 60,000 - 100,000
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): MMK 3,000 - 8,000

Transportation

• Bus Ticket (one-way): MMK 300 - 800
• Taxi Start Price: MMK 2,000 - 3,000
• Taxi per km: MMK 700 - 1,000
• Monthly Pass: MMK 25,000 - 40,000

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: MMK 400,000 - 900,000
• Software Engineer: MMK 800,000 - 1,800,000
• Teacher: MMK 300,000 - 700,000
• Doctor / Physician: MMK 1,500,000 - 3,500,000
• Nurse: MMK 400,000 - 800,000
• Civil Engineer: MMK 700,000 - 1,500,000
• Architect: MMK 800,000 - 1,800,000
• Accountant: MMK 500,000 - 1,200,000
• Bank Employee: MMK 400,000 - 900,000
• Police Officer: MMK 300,000 - 700,000
• Lawyer: MMK 900,000 - 2,000,000
• Restaurant Manager: MMK 500,000 - 1,000,000
• Waiter / Waitress: MMK 200,000 - 400,000
• Retail Cashier: MMK 250,000 - 450,000
• Construction Worker: MMK 300,000 - 700,000
• Driver: MMK 250,000 - 600,000
• Security Guard: MMK 200,000 - 450,000
• Graphic Designer: MMK 500,000 - 1,200,000
• Digital Marketer: MMK 600,000 - 1,500,000
• Hotel Receptionist: MMK 300,000 - 700,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: MMK 800,000 - 1,800,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): MMK 800,000 - 1,500,000
• Utilities (Monthly): MMK 150,000 - 250,000
• Internet: MMK 80,000 - 120,000
• Transportation: MMK 150,000 - 250,000

Top Attractions

• Shwedagon Pagoda
• Bagan Archaeological Zone
• Inle Lake
• Ngapali Beach
• Mandalay Palace
• Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo Pagoda)

Major Events

• Thingyan Water Festival
• Thadingyut Festival of Lights
• Ananda Pagoda Festival
• Taunggyi Balloon Festival