What does Myanmar cost?
Myanmar is one of the most affordable travel destinations in Southeast Asia — not quite as cheap as Cambodia, but significantly cheaper than Thailand or Vietnam. However, prices fluctuate greatly between high and low seasons, and the economic instability since 2021 leads to sometimes unpredictable price changes.
Typical Prices (Guidelines)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea in the teahouse (Laphet-yay) | 0.10–0.30 EUR |
| Mohinga (national dish, street stall) | 0.30–0.80 EUR |
| Shan noodles in the restaurant | 0.80–2.00 EUR |
| Dinner in a good restaurant | 3–8 EUR |
| Myanmar Beer (0.65l bottle) | 0.80–1.50 EUR |
| Bottled water (1.5l) | 0.10–0.20 EUR |
| Bus Yangon → Bagan (overnight bus, 10h) | 10–18 EUR |
| Domestic flight Yangon → Bagan | 60–120 EUR |
| E-bike rental in Bagan (day) | 5–8 EUR |
| Boat tour Inle Lake (whole day) | 5–10 EUR |
| Kalaw-Inle trekking (2 days) | 25–40 EUR/person |
| Bagan zone entry | 8 EUR |
| Shwedagon Pagoda entry | 3 EUR |
| Double room guesthouse | 15–30 EUR |
| Double room 3-star hotel | 30–60 EUR |
| Double room 4-5-star hotel | 60–150 EUR |
