Interested in the cost of living in Yangon- (November to March)  Cost of living in Yangon is 17% more expensive than inBangkok  Cost of living in Yangon is 56% more expensive than inDelhi Yangon is 93% more expensive than Mumbai. Oct 2016 Rate of recruitment Mechanical Engineer in Yangon (Foreign Company)(400 ~ 500 USD)15000 baht-25000 baht Chemical Engineer in Yangon (Foreign Company)(400 ~ 500 USD)15000 baht-25000 baht

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Interested in the cost of living in Yangon- (November to March)
 Cost of living in Yangon is 17% more expensive than inBangkok
 Cost of living in Yangon is 56% more expensive than inDelhi
Yangon is 93% more expensive than Mumbai. Oct 2016
Rate of recruitment
Mechanical Engineer in Yangon (Foreign Company)(400 ~ 500 USD)15000 baht-25000 baht
Chemical Engineer in Yangon (Foreign Company)(400 ~ 500 USD)15000 baht-25000 baht
Cost of Living in Yangon, Myanmar
Yangon apartment rental: $1500 per month
Since the country opened up in 2011, rents have skyrocketed. Monthly rent for
a 900 square foot two bedroom two bath in a chic area, or in a new or
renovated building, ranges from about $1500 to $7,000.
In an older building like share downtown, we pay $1200 rent. This is with
limited amenities and came partially furnished. (In 2010, it was $400.) The
catch in Myanmar is that they demand 1 year’s rent in ADVANCE! Ouch.
On the plus side, electricity is dirt cheap, and we don’t pay anything for water.
 Electricity: $40 – $60 with a lot of air-con use.
 Internet: Semi high speed runs us about $150 a month after a $500
install charge. This is a bargain compared to a few years ago if you could
even get it. Prices will continue to come down as speeds increase. When
they get reasonable, I will sign up. For now, I access at work. G-Mail loads
so slowly it’s not worth bothering with most of the time. Early morning is
best.
 Phone: Mobile phone use costs me no more than $20 per month with
pre-paid time.

2.  Furniture: Runs the price gamut, but quality stuff is on par with U.S.
prices.
 Sat TV: With international channels and movies is about $20 per month
after a $100 install.
Food: $400 per month
Yangon doesn’t have much as yet by way of the modern big size Supermarket.
What they do have in western food products are quite expensive. Overall
prices average about the same as the US. For dining at home, your best deals
are to be had in chicken, rice & potatoes! The chicken is not as cheap as
Bangkok, but still a lot cheaper than the US.
Street food and cheap restaurant food is generally inferior to Bangkok and a
little more expensive. A great value compared to the US and EU is to be had in
quality local restaurants, all the way up to fine dining. Excellent Burmese
lunch entree’s in nicer restaurants range from $3.00 to $5.00. Dinner entrees
are slightly more.
When it comes to For Fine Dining, a $250 dinner for two with dessert (sans
wine) in the US, will cost you less than $150 in Yangon, and the quality is
world class. At Le Planteur, owned & operated by a Michelin Star chef,
dinner includes a free limousine pick-up!
Common Grocery Items in Yangon
 Eggs: $2.50 a dozen
 Milk: $1.75 a liter
 Bread: $1 – $5
 Lunchmeat: $6 – $7 for 10 slices
 Cheese: $15 a pound
 American Mayonnaise: $5 – $10 per jar, 16 – 32 oz.
 Rice: $4 – $8, 5 kilos
 Boneless Chicken Breast: $2.50, 1/2 kilo
 Ground Beef: $4 – $5, 1/2 kilo
 Beef Steak: $7.50 – $10, 1/2 kilo
 Mutton: $6 – $8, 1/2 kilo
Liquor:
 Myanmar Beer: $1.00 (half liter bottle) $1.50 – $5 at restaurants
 Imported Beer: $2.00 (half liter bottle)
 Imported Wine: $7 a bottle is about the cheapest, on up to the
stratosphere

3.  Imported Box Wine: 5 liters $15
 Hard Liquor: Seemingly tax-free!
 Local Scotch Whiskey or Rum: $3 – $5 75 cl.
 Johnny Walker Red: $15 liter
 Chivas Regal (12 year): $30 liter
 Jose Cuero Tequila: $16, 75 cl.
 Quality Imported Vodkas, Rums, Gins and Liqueurs all come at better
than Western prices
Health Care in Yangon
Not available! OK, there is one international standard hospital (ostensibly) in
the entire country, and that’s in Yangon. If you have fragile health or serious
issues develop, your best bet is a 1 hour flight to Bangkok. Medicines are very
cheap, most often generic and made in India. But be sure to go to a quality
pharmacy. Some Western brands are available.
Massage: Full body, $6. Foot/Leg, $3.
Transportation Costs in Yangon
 Taxis: Dirt cheap, about $8 for an hour ride to the airport from
downtown. Vehicles are mostly new these days, avoid the old rattle traps
held together with hope and bailing wire. And be 100% sure your driver
knows where he’s going. When in any doubt whatsoever, get another cab!
 Now heavy in traffic jam in Yangon.
 Skytrain or Subway: None.
 Buses: Local, forget about it. Crowded and dirty and take forever. Long
distance, great value for lux buses but don’t expect to sleep, as videos play
at full blast all night long. Expect rough roads.
 In Country Flights: Average cost for any main destination is about $110
one way, give or take. Schedules are limited and can change on a whim.
 Trains: Cheap, if you like long distance roller coasters.
The Pure Office Rooms at Pearl Condo in Bahan township!
Bahan, Yangon City
Office *** floor / 14 building stories
0 bed room
Real estate agent: Sky Bridge Co., Ltd.
70 ft2
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27247
bahts
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4. Office Space with Full Facelities for Rent- Downtown Area!
Botahtaung, Yangon City
Office *** floor / 8 building stories
1 bed room
Real estate agent: Sky Bridge Co., Ltd.
SN: R2928, 20 day(s) ago updated
69 ft2
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16348 ba
Office room for rent in Hledan Center.
Kamaryut, Yangon City
Office *** floor / 8 building stories
0 bed room
Real estate agent: Sky Bridge Co., Ltd.
SN: R2734, 97 day(s) ago updated
114 ft2
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32697 ba
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Excellent serviced office in Mingalar Taung Nyunt!
Mingalar Taung Nyunt, Yangon City
Office *** floor / 2 building stories
Hall type
Real estate agent: Sky Bridge Co., Ltd.
SN: R2202, 899 day(s) ago updated
127 ft2
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27247 ba
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Here are list of available office spaces in outside Yangon.
1) Property name : Office to Rent in Thingangyun Tsp
Office Location :Thingangyun township.Yangon
Status : For Rent
Land size : 4800 sq-ft
Rental fee : USD 3000 / month
This office features 2 bedrooms, 2 living room, 2 bathroom.
Please see details >> http://www.winningland.org/en/for-rent/office-for-rent/office-space
2) Property name : Office place to rent in Shwegondaing Rd
Office Location : Shwegondaing Rd, Bahan Township , Yangon
Property type : Commercial property
Status : For Rent
Living area : 2200 sq-ft
Rental fee : USD 2200 / month
Facilities : security,skynet,,include service fees,new condo,with internet, own generator
Please see details >> http://goo.gl/YeijfC
3) Property name : office space to rent in downtown Yangon.
Office Location : 15th St , Latha township, Yangon
Status : For Rent
Office size : 1350 sqft
Rental fee : USD 1300 / month (approximate)
Facilities : 1 lift , MBR1, SBR1
Please see details >> http://goo.gl/nm8h13

5. 4) Property name : Office space to rent in Dagon Tsp.
Office Location : Boyarnyunt Street, Dagon, Yangon.
Status : For Rent
Office size : 1800 sq-ft
Rental fee : USD 2300 / month
Facilities : TV+ Skynet+Wireless Router-Internet via fiber optic+water heater+bath
tab+stove+microwave+washing machine+swimming pool & gym+car parking
Please see details >> http://goo.gl/gXgIEK
5) Property name : Office place to rent in Sanchaung
Office Location : Pyay Rd, Sanchaung, Yangon Division
Status : For Rent
Office size: 1400 sqft
Rental fee : USD 4077/month
Facilities : Fully furnished , ideal place for setting up office.
Please see details >> http://goo.gl/CdLQlg
6) Property name : Rent office in Hlaing Tsp
Office location : Oke Kyin Bu Tar Yon Rd, Hlaing, Yangon .
Status : For Rent
Office size : 1500 sqft
Rental fee : USD 1400 / month
Facilities :
1 master bedroom and 1 single room
3 aircons ,sofa,TV,refrigerator,washing machine,kitchenware
fully furnished teak wood flooring
decorated kitchen room,Toilet and bath room - tiled floor and walls
lift ,car parking , security
FOOD IN YANGON NOV 2016 CURRENT RESEARCH
MMK THB
Basic lunchtime menu (including a
drink) in the business district
5,464 Kyat (150
Combo meal in fast food restaurant
(Big Mac Meal or similar)
4,899 Kyat (134

6. 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken
breast
2,911 Kyat (80
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 2,003 Kyat (55
12 eggs, large 1,707 Kyat (47
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,102 Kyat (30
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 11,277 Kyat (309
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 5,408 Kyat (148
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 966 Kyat (26
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the
supermarket
1,238 Kyat (34
1 bottle of red table wine, good
quality
14,556 Kyat (399
2 liters of Coca-Cola 1,408 Kyat (39
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 752 Kyat (21
Housing MMK THB

7. Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft)
furnished accommodation in
EXPENSIVE area
3,501,410
Kyat
(95,97
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft)
furnished accommodation in
NORMAL area
935,277
Kyat
(25,63
Utilities 1 month (heating,
electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in
85m2 flat
84,397 Kyat (2,313
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft)
furnished studio in EXPENSIVE
area
1,052,650
Kyat
(28,85
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft)
furnished studio in NORMAL area
672,413
Kyat
(18,43
Utilities 1 month (heating,
electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in
45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio
56,165 Kyat (1,540
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month)
163,054
Kyat
(4,469
40” flat screen TV
368,294
Kyat
(10,09
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch,
Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or
equivalent brands)
141,247
Kyat
(3,872
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 5,712 Kyat (157

8. Hourly rate for cleaning help 4,128 Kyat (113
Clothes MMK THB
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or
similar)
101,373
Kyat
(2,779
1 summer dress in a High Street
Store (Zara, H&M or similar
retailers)
53,919 Kyat (1,478
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas,
or equivalent brands)
134,883
Kyat
(3,697
1 pair of men’s leather business
shoes
98,289 Kyat (2,694
Transportation MMK THB
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV
(or equivalent), with no extras, new
42,016,100
Kyat
(1,151,
฿)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 758 Kyat (21
Monthly ticket public transport 13,077 Kyat (358
Taxi trip on a business day, basic
tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
7,061 Kyat (194
Personal Care MMK THB

9. Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol,
Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent
brands)
2,800 Kyat (77
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 8,141 Kyat (223
Short visit to private Doctor (15
minutes)
31,819 Kyat (872
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB,
...)
8,157 Kyat (224
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 2,734 Kyat (75
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12
oz.)
2,510 Kyat (69
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,223 Kyat (34
Tube of toothpaste 1,092 Kyat (30
Standard men's haircut in expat
area of the city
5,738 Kyat (157
Entertainment MMK THB
Basic dinner out for two in
neighborhood pub
22,036 Kyat (604
2 tickets to the movies 5,276 Kyat (145

10. 2 tickets to the theater (best
available seats)
29,949 Kyat (821
Dinner for two at an Italian
restaurant in the expat area
including appetisers, main course,
wine and dessert
62,742 Kyat (1,720
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 7,617 Kyat (209
Cappuccino in expat area of the
city
3,333 Kyat (91
1 beer in neighbourhood pub
(500ml or 1pt.)
1,954 Kyat (54
iPod nano 16GB
317,677
Kyat
(8,708
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no
discounts or plans)
243 Kyat (7 ฿
1 month of gym membership in
business district
111,377
Kyat
(3,053
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes 2,221 Kyat (61
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