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Cost of living in Insein

Insein, a township in Yangon, Myanmar, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living. Understanding the cost of living here is crucial for anyone planning to move or visit.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of expenses in Insein, covering dining, groceries, transportation, housing, and utilities, to help you budget effectively.

Cost of Living Summary

Dining and Restaurants
  • Inexpensive Restaurant MealA meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $2.26 on average, with a range between $1.92 and $3.
  • Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two)For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $15.38, with prices ranging from $14.42 to $40.
  • Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's)A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $4.79, with a range between $3 and $6.5.
  • Beverages (e.g., Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Cappuccino, Coke/Pepsi)Domestic beer ranges from $0.5 to $2.22, imported beer $1.04 to $3.2, cappuccino $1 to $3.87, and Coke/Pepsi $0.51 to $1.
Grocery Prices
  • MilkMilk is priced between $1 and $2.5 per liter, averaging $1.88.
  • Bread (Loaf of Fresh White Bread)A loaf of fresh white bread costs between $0.8 and $1.92, with an average price of $1.01.
  • Eggs (Dozen)A dozen eggs range from $0.97 to $1.99, averaging $1.48.
  • Fruits (e.g., Apples, Oranges)Apples cost $1.3 to $7.78 per kg, while oranges range from $0.9 to $6.1 per kg.
  • Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes, Lettuce)Potatoes are priced between $1 and $5.3 per kg, and lettuce costs $0.5 to $1.64 per head.
Transportation
  • Public Transport (One-Way Ticket)A one-way local transport ticket costs between $0.89 and $1.37.
  • Fuel (Gasoline)Gasoline is priced between $0.7 and $48.67 per liter.
  • Taxi FaresTaxi fares start at $0.89, with a cost of $0.82 to $1.59 per km and $3 to $7.69 per hour of waiting.
Housing Costs
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Data not available.
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Data not available.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Data not available.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Data not available.
  • Buying Price per Square Meter (City Centre)Data not available.
  • Buying Price per Square Meter (Outside Centre)Data not available.
Utilities
  • Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.)Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost between $27.72 and $100, averaging $54.78.
  • InternetInternet services range from $23.07 to $52, with an average cost of $33.77.

Cost of Living Data

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Restaurants
Avg / Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$2.26
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$15.38
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$4.79
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.60
Cappuccino (regular)
$1.99
Markets
Avg / Range
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.88
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.01
Eggs (regular) (12)
$1.48
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.58
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.33
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$9.59
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.98
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.39
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$1.58
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.71
Apples (1kg)
$5.29
Oranges (1kg)
$3.00
Potato (1kg)
$3.04
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.31
Rice (white), (1kg)
$1.44
Tomato (1kg)
$3.27
Banana (1kg)
$1.07
Onion (1kg)
$2.00
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$11.84
Transportation
Avg / Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$8.86
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$37,986.21
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.89
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$0.89
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.75
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$53,214.94
Utilities (Monthly)
Avg / Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$54.78
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$33.77
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data
$10.37
Sports And Leisure
Avg / Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$3.32
Clothing And Shoes
Avg / Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$42.82
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$66.55
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$89.27
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$157.68
Salaries And Financing
Avg / Range
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
11%
Childcare
Avg / Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$128.20
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$11,666.67
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