Essentials in Yangon run $454 a month. The average net salary of $279 covers that 0.6×. 92 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level. PM2.5 averages 17.1 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 25°C, Apr 31°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $196 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $364 |
| Groceries | $117 |
| Dining out | $63 |
| Utilities | $68 |
| Local transport | $10 |
| Essentials / mo | $454 |
| Avg net salary | $279 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $544 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,037 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Yangon, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.56 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $16.69 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.68 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.74 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.63 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.71 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.16 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.21 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.86 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.44 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.63 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.57 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.10 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.54 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.49 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.24 |
| Monthly transit pass | $10.00 |
| Taxi start | $1.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.00 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $9.12 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $49.46 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $18.72 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.53 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $19.52 |
| Cinema, one seat | $2.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Yangon has 92 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 4th-highest of 5 Myanmar cities we track. Myanmar's national figure is 102.5, so Yangon runs 10 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.3°C | 27.9°C | 70% | 30% | 9 mm |
| Feb | 26.6°C | 29.3°C | 66% | 19% | 4 mm |
| Mar | 29.4°C | 33.3°C | 65% | 24% | 7 mm |
| Apr | 31.3°C | 36.4°C | 66% | 30% | 28 mm |
| May | 30.6°C | 36.4°C | 74% | 67% | 236 mm |
| Jun | 28.1°C | 33.9°C | 87% | 94% | 438 mm |
| Jul | 27.7°C | 33.4°C | 88% | 95% | 516 mm |
| Aug | 27.6°C | 33.3°C | 89% | 96% | 513 mm |
| Sep | 27.9°C | 34°C | 87% | 89% | 361 mm |
| Oct | 28.3°C | 34.5°C | 85% | 71% | 207 mm |
| Nov | 28.1°C | 33.4°C | 80% | 43% | 34 mm |
| Dec | 26.4°C | 30°C | 74% | 33% | 3 mm |
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