Bagan, Myanmar 🇲🇲
#320
,
Nomad Score:
47%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or boutique hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$70.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Mostly meals eaten out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$3.00
|
Daily tuk-tuk or bicycle rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Daily meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$80.00
$7.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily cost estimate |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$25.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees typically one-time, averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$300.00
$1,365.00
$62.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$120.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Prices are generally low due to limited expat demand.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.80
Specialty coffee shops are rare; local cafes offer coffee at lower prices.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local beers are affordable; imported beers cost more but are less common.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.50
Local Burmese meals are very affordable; tourist areas may charge slightly more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.00
Limited fast food chains; combos are priced slightly higher than local meals.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.20
Motorbike taxis charge per km; prices vary slightly by distance.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$10.00
Public transport is limited; this is an estimated cost for local bus services.
per month